Madrid, SpainBig finals don’t get much tighter, or better, than Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka's melee in MadridThe Pole was the winner on Saturday, but so was this rivalry, and the potential it has for the future. May the Swiatek-Sabalenka era begin.By Steve Tignor May 05, 2024See More
Madrid, SpainPreview: Andrey Rublev, Felix Auger-Aliassime seeking a turnaround in Madrid finalThe men’s event has been injury-ravaged, but it will end with an intriguing final between two popular players getting a rare shot at a Masters 1000 title.By Steve Tignor May 04, 2024See More
Madrid, SpainPreview: Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka run it back with another all-Top 2 Madrid finalIs the world No. 1 set to win the lone notable clay-court event that has eluded her trophy cabinet?By Steve Tignor May 03, 2024See More
Madrid, SpainAndrey Rublev goes from slumping to sizzling by channeling emotions in "right directions"On his run to the Mutua Madrid Open final, and the post-default self-control that has helped get him there.By Steve Tignor May 03, 2024See More
Madrid, SpainAryna Sabalenka chased Elena Rybakina for three sets, before winning a photo-finish tiebreaker in MadridShe’s set to face Iga Swiatek—the WTA's world No. 1 vs. No. 2—in a rematch of last year’s excellent three-set title match.By Steve Tignor May 03, 2024See More
Madrid, SpainTaylor Fritz, Madison Keys learn to love Madrid's fast clay by sticking to their strengthsSaid Keys about her change in fortune, “Finally really just honestly saying, ‘F-it, I’m just going go out and do my best.’”By Steve Tignor May 02, 2024See More
Madrid, SpainRafael Nadal didn’t say goodbye to Madrid in triumph, but he did leave the way we’ll remember him best: With a fight“It’s a difficult day, but my body is giving me a signal that I should stop," the 37-year-old said after his defeat to Jiri Lehecka at the Mutua Madrid Open. “My dream was to finish here on court."By Steve Tignor May 01, 2024See More
ATP Monte Carlo, MonacoCan Stefanos Tsitsipas win a big title somewhere else this spring?The Greek completed a “Holy Trinity” in Monte Carlo. Could more hardware follow in Madrid, Rome or Paris?By Steve Tignor Apr 15, 2024See More
ATP Monte Carlo, Monaco2024 Monte Carlo final preview: Ruud, Tsitsipas are making this clay season a little less predictableLooking back at surprising Saturday losses by Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic, and ahead to a final between two resurgent forces, Casper Ruud and Stefanos Tsitsipas.By Steve Tignor Apr 13, 2024See More
ATP Monte Carlo, MonacoPreview: Are Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner primed to meet for the Monte Carlo title?It's up to Stefanos Tsitsipas or Casper Ruud to prevent the clash in Saturday's semifinals.By Steve Tignor Apr 12, 2024See More
ATP Monte Carlo, MonacoHolger Rune has made a fashion statement in Monte Carlo. Can he make one with his racquet, against Jannik Sinner?“He’s for sure the favorite,” Rune concedes, before reminding us that, “I have the winning record 2-1.”By Steve Tignor Apr 12, 2024See More
ATP Monte Carlo, MonacoKaren Khachanov navigates complicated dynamic to defeat Daniil Medvedev, emerge from shadows in Monte CarloKhachanov finally found a way past his friend on Thursday. Are there more breakthroughs ahead for this under-appreciated clay lover?By Steve Tignor Apr 11, 2024See More