The Business of TennisMore singles stars in doubles? ATP to debut trial in Madrid enticing singles players to join forcesUp to 16 slots in the 32-team draw will be reserved for duos using singles rankings to gain entry.By TENNIS.com Apr 03, 2024
Madrid, SpainSimona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki receive Mutua Madrid Open wild cardsWozniacki had been critical of Halep’s wild card into the Miami Open last month following the Court of Arbitration for Sport shortening the doping suspension the latter served since 2022.By David Kane Apr 03, 2024
The Business of TennisATP Tour to trial changes for doubles tennis: Faster matches, easier entry for singles playersThe men’s tour will try to spice up doubles by trialing changes including a 15-second serve clock and reserving slots for teams to enter tournaments using their singles rankingsBy Associated Press Apr 03, 2024
SocialAndy Murray serves up another slice of ‘cake drama’ with birthday tweetThe Brit's post was a reference to the Mutua Madrid Open's faux pas during the shared birthday of their eventual champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.By Stephanie Livaudais May 16, 2023
The RallyHave Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz made themselves the players to beat?We talk Madrid champions and controversies and look ahead to Rome—and to whether Swiatek and Djokovic may give us another plot twist before Paris.By Joel Drucker and Steve Tignor May 10, 2023
AAPI Heritage MonthIn Rome, Jessica Pegula has plenty to say about MadridFrom the women's doubles ceremony controversy to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to her mother, the world No. 3 spoke to a variety of topics on Tuesday with trademark candor.By Ed McGrogan May 09, 2023