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‘Started Drinking..’ – 26-Year-Old Russian Tennis Player Reveals Bizarre Way of Coping With Fatigue As She Makes It to the Semis at Madrid Open 2023
Madrid Open semi-finalist, Veronika Kudermetova describes her incredible post-game recovery regimen that involves having a drink!
Exclusive: Former World No.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero Opens up About Coaching Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal’s Retirement, and Roger Federer
Carlos Alcaraz’s coach and former World no.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero talks about his pupil’s future, Rafael Nadal’s retirement and weighs in on the GOAT debate.
‘It Was Difficult to Concentrate..’- When Andre Agassi Blatantly Questioned the Move of Using Models as Ball Girls by a Prestigious Masters Event
In one of his post-game interviews, Andre Agassi questioned the move of using models as ball girls from the organizers of the Madrid Open.
VIDEO: Carlos Alcaraz Gets a Heroic Welcome as His Countrymen Gather to Celebrate His Madrid Open 2022 Triumph
After winning the Madrid Open trophy, Carlos Alcaraz returned home, where many fans gathered to celebrate his success in the capital of Spain.
‘What a Great Tournament’ – Rafael Nadal Sends Congratulatory Message to Carlos Alcaraz Following His Historic Win at Madrid Open 2022
21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal posted a beautiful message for Carlos Alcaraz, as he became the new champion at the Madrid Open 2022.
‘Monster in Making’ – Fans Go Berserk as Carlos Alcaraz Scripts History by Knocking Out Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Consecutive Matches at Madrid Open 2022
Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the Madrid Open 2022, as fans on Twitter think he is the next big thing in the world of tennis.
“I’m 36 Years Old” – Rafael Nadal Denies the Birth of a New Rivalry Against Carlos Alcaraz Following Their Upcoming Clash in Madrid Open
Ahead of their scheduled quarterfinal at the Madrid open, Spanish legend Rafael Nadal denied the birth of new rivalry against Carlos Alcaraz
‘He Is Stronger Than Me’ – Gael Monfils Gives a Bizarre Statement on Novak Djokovic While Comparing Him to Usain Bolt
Frenchman Gael Monfils recently gave a bizarre statement relating to Novak Djokovic before their second-round clash in Madrid
Madrid Open 2022 Second Round – Novak Djokovic vs Gael Monfils Preview Head-to-Head and Prediction
The preview, head-to-head results and prediction between Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils at the Madrid Open 2022 second round.
‘Families Are Being Killed’ – Andy Murray Takes Rafael Nadal’s Stance Over Wimbledon’s Stringent Action Against Russian Players
3-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray recently echoed Rafael Nadal about the Wimbledon ban of Russian players, but felt terrible for Ukraine.
‘Many People Dying and Suffering’ – Rafael Nadal Strongly Argues That Wimbledon’s Recent Ban Is Irrelevant in Comparison to Ukraine-Russia Crisis
At the press conference at the Madrid Open, Rafael Nadal talked about Wimbledon’s ban on Russian players, as he felt it’s unfair to them.
‘I Would No Longer Ask Her’ – Ukrainian Tennis Player Details Embarrassing Moment With Paula Badosa Over Her Doubles Team-Up With Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka
Marta Kostyuk claimed that Paula Badosa promised to play doubles with her at Madrid Open 2022; Instead, she played with Aryna Sabalenka.
About Mutua Madrid Open
Mutua Madrid Open 2021: Latest News, Results and Records
Mutua Madrid Open is one of the three ATP Masters 1000 tournaments held on clay. But it is one of the few tournaments to be an ATP Masters 1000 event as well as a WTA 1000 tournament.
The 2021 Mutua Madrid Open will be the 19th edition of the event as an ATP event and the 12th event as a WTA event. It is played on the clay courts of La Caja Magica in Manzanares Park Tennis Center, Madrid, Spain.
The tournament was first held in 2002 and later in 2009 was expanded to an ATP and WTA tournament. But in 2020 the tournament was canceled because of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Like other ATP and WTA events, Madrid Open also follows the best of three sets rule. It is usually held in the first week of May and is closely followed by the Italian Open.
The current men's singles champ is Novak Djokovic. He had defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final in 2019. The women's singles champion is Kiki Bertens, who defeated Simona Halep in 2019.
History and Records
Since the tournament began in the early 2000s, it coincided with the rise of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and later Andy Murray as well. Thus out of the 18 editions of the ATP event, Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray have won a combined 13 titles.
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Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Leonardo Mayer of the Argentina during the round of 32 match on day two of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at Real Club De Tenis Barcelona on April 24, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Nadal has won a record five titles in Madrid. He is followed by his rivals, Djokovic and Federer, with three titles each.
For Federer, Madrid Open is his most prolific clay tournament. He won three titles and is still the only player to win a title on blue clay when the Madrid Open switched surface in 2009.
Moving over to the WTA side, the most successful player in Madrid has been Petra Kvitova with three titles. Followed by her is Serena Williams and Simona Halep with two titles each.
Other notable women's singles champions in Madrid - Maria Sharapova, Kiki Bertens, Dinara Safina, etc.
Spectator count for Mutua Madrid Open 2021
Every tournament in the tennis calendar has had to adjust because of the coronavirus pandemic. Madrid Open has also taken measures to prioritize safety and precautions.
The tournament in Madrid will not be held behind closed doors. It will have 40% of the crowd i.e 4800 spectators per session every day.
Mutua Madrid Open 2021 Prize Money
The total prize money for the 2021 edition was €2,614,465 or $3,151,094 for the men's side. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the prize money has seen a drop of 40% when compared to that in 2019.
| Edition | M- 19th W - 12th |
| Current Prize Money | $3,151,094 |
| Number of Entries (Main Draw) | M- 56 W - 64 |
| Current Champions | Men's Singles - Novak Djokovic Men's Doubles - Jean-Julien Rojer Women's Singles - Kiki Bertens Women's Doubles - Hsieh Su-wei |
| Most Titles | Men's Singles - Rafael Nadal (5) Men's Doubles - Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan (5) Women's Singles - Petra Kvitova (3) Women's Doubles - Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci (2) |
