In 2009, the Madrid Masters 1000 event switched from October to May and from indoor hard surface to clay at Caja Magica. In the first edition, Roger Feder defeated Rafael Nadal in the title match, and the Spaniard served revenge a year later to lift the trophy in front of the home fans. In 2011, […]
“I like Paula Badosa and Garbine Muguruza”
After Ashleigh Barty’s unexpected retirement from tennis at the age of 25, the undisputed ruler of the WTA Tour has certainly become Iga Swiatekthe 20-year-old Polish girl who already has a career slam title, won in 2020 on Parisian clay-courts. In 2022 the Iga, thanks to Barty’s retirement, reached the first place in the ranking […]
“Rafael Nadal always needed to play a lot”
Rafael Nadal sustained a fractured rib during the semifinal of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 against Carlos Alcaraz. The Spanish champion was therefore forced to miss the first rounds on clay and will have less time than usual to prepare for Roland Garros. The 21-time Grand Slam champion is preparing to return to the field […]
Iga Swiatek shares update on her condition, reveals mindset in Rome
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has arrived to Rome after spending a couple of days training at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca. Swiatek, who kicked off her clay season by winning Stuttgart, was scheduled to play Madrid but she pulled out of the tournament due to a right shoulder injury. “Today we arrived in […]
Emma Raducanu shares strong words about Carlos Alcaraz
2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu dropped big words about Carlos Alcaraz as she says it’s incredible what the Spaniard is doing. Both Raducanu and Alcaraz are considered as one of the most promising and talented players on the ATP and WTA Tours. Raducanu, 19, became a Grand Slam champion in a stunning style as […]