Latest Mutua Madrid Open News
Madrid Open: Perplexed Felix Auger-Aliassime Struggles to Find Words as 3 Out of 5 Opponents’ Walkover Helped Him Reach Final
May 03, 2024
Madrid Open: Spanish Tennis Beauty Garbine Muguruza Spotted With Fiancé After Heart-Breaking Retirement News
May 03, 2024
Madrid Open: Taylor Fritz’s Crucial Semi-final Contest Meets Bizarre Robotic Touch as Organizers Pull off Insane Feat
May 03, 2024
Madrid Open: Why Is Aryna Sabalenka Embraced by Scores of Fans in Spain? Exploring Her Chances of Defending the Title
May 03, 2024
Madrid Open: Devastating Display as Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal’s Heartfelt Painting Thrashed by Strangers
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Madrid Open: Nightmare Continues as Daniil Medvedev Joins Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner With Horrendous Injury Exits
Daniil Medvedev recently joined the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as he becomes the latest name to withdraw from Madrid Open.
Madrid Open: Andrey Rublev Subtly Snubs Novak Djokovic for Carlos Alcaraz as Tricky Question Puts Him on the Spot
During an interview, Andrey Rublev opens up about the importance of his win over Carlos Alcaraz at the Madrid Open.
Madrid Open: Taylor Fritz Refuses to Budge From Being America’s No.1 as Ben Shelton’s Poor Efforts Turn Costly
Taylor Fritz continues to solidify his spot as the topmost ranked American with a massive performance at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Carlos Alcaraz Injury: Defending Champion Cries Into His Towel in Devastating Scenes as Andrey Rublev Reigns Supreme in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz could not control his emotions after Andrey Rublev got the better of him in a tight encounter at the Madrid Open.
Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz Pays Tribute to Rafael Nadal’s Farewell by Imitating Idol’s Sacred Ritual
During his quarterfinal match at the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz copies Rafael Nadal's pre-match routine in a fitting tribute to his idol.
Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal’s Wife Maria and Sister Mariabel Burst Into Tears After Hearing His Farewell Speech In-Front of Home Crowd
Emotional scenes unfolded as Rafael Nadal's wife and sister couldn't control their tears after the Spaniard's last match in Madrid
Madrid Open: Electronic Line-Calling Brings Out the Worst in Rafael Nadal as He Creates Stir Twice in One Week
Rafael Nadal blasts out chair umpire after major fault in the review results in him losing a crucial point against the Czech star Jiri Lehecka
Iga Swiatek Fans Blast Roger Federer-Involved Billion-Dollar Company for Its Disastrous Move Yet Again
Iga Swiatek fans reassemble to poke Roger Federer's brand On-Running as the world no.1 continues to wear the same colors.
Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal Fangirl Iga Swiatek Defends Cachin’s Excited Act That Triggered Huge Controversy
Iga Swiatek takes a subtle dig at a journalist who questioned her following Rafael Nadal's kind act at the Madrid Open.
‘I’m Not Ready to Be a Mum’ – Heartbroken Ons Jabeur Accepts Harsh Reality,10 Months After Motherhood Dream Bit the Dust
Tunisian tennis star, Ons Jabeur, opens up about her motherhood dreams and how a heartbreaking loss last year ended her dream.
‘Granny’ Danielle Collins Left in Splits Upon Matching Idol Serena Williams’ Astounding Record
American WTA star Danielle Collins comes forward with a witty response after joining the league of pros like Serena Williams.
Madrid Open: Disappointed Coco Gauff Fans Demand Rightful Streaming of Her Intense Encounter Against Madison Keys
Live streaming takes a massive hit at Madrid Open as the match between Coco Gauff and Madison Keys goes missing on TV.
Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal Bolstered by Presence of Special Ones as Wife and Mother Refuse to Miss out on Farewell Tour
Ahead of his round of 32 clash against Pedro Cachin, Rafael Nadal gets a major boost as his box has special ones present.
Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal Proves That He Has a Big Heart as He Commands Own Doctor to Attend a Struggling Fan
During his round of 32 clash against Pedro Cachin, Rafael Nadal sent his doctor to help a fan who fainted in the crowd.
‘Can’t Stand Her’- Tennis Fans Left Unimpressed as Danielle Collins Displays Fit of Rage at Madrid Open
At the ongoing Madrid Open, Danielle Collins became the center of attraction but it was not due to her gameplay but her rage on the court.
Madrid Open: Coco Gauff’s Glaring Weakness Exposed Once Again as Tennis Fans Scoff at Her Abrupt Loss in Momentum
After Coco Gauff's blunders in Madrid, fans joined hands as they slammed the American star for her performance despite her win.
‘If I Didn’t Have Them, I Wouldn’t Be Here’- Rafael Nadal Backtracks on Retirement After Thrashing Alex de Minaur in Madrid
Rafael Nadal, after his win over Alex de Minaur came ahead and talked about what keeps him going even during tough times.
Mutua Madrid Open: Controversy Erupts After Bethanie Mattek-Sands’ Astounding Act Leaves Opponent Displeased
During her doubles encounter at Madrid Open, Bethanie Mattek-Sands got hit by a ball and lied on the court for quite some time.
Madrid Open 2024: Taylor Townsend vs Mirra Andreeva; Preview, Head-To-Head, Prediction
Russian tennis sensation, Mirra Andreeva, takes on Taylor Townsend in the first round of the Mutua Madrid Open.
Madrid Open 2024: 3 Americans Who Can Really Make It Difficult for Rafael Nadal to Survive
Rafael Nadal will play against many American players in the Madrid Open if he can win back-to-back matches.
From Heart-Break to Utter Euphoria: Cracking Down the Main Reason Behind Coco Gauff’s Phenomenal WTA Season
Coco Gauff had a season full of ups and downs. However, the introduction of Brad Gilbert into the coaching staff changed things around.
‘Your Whole Sleep Routine Is Getting Ruined’- Amid WTA Controversy, World no.1 Iga Swiatek Lashes Out in a Desperate Attempt to Fix Tennis’ Glaring Issue
Iga Swiatek calls out WTA for their poor organization of matches as it is taking a toll on players and their performace due to lack of rest
21-Year-Old British Beauty Emma Raducanu Sizzles in All-White Attire as She Moves to France to Take Mind off Tennis
Emma Raducanu dazzles in an All-White outfit at a professional Women's golf event sponsored by 'Evian,' to which she is associated from 2021.
‘I Cheated’ – Tired After a Strenuous Session, British Beauty Emma Raducanu Turns to Her Guilty Pleasure in the Hope to Accelerate Her Comeback Journey
Emma Raducanu shares a series of picures on her Instagram revealing her cheat of the week for sticking up to an intense daily regime.
2 Days After Spanish Beauty Paula Badosa’s Love Declaration, Ex-Boyfriend Shows Chiseled Body as He Sends Cryptic Message With a Possible Dig at the Hot and Happening Tennis Couple
Following Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas' relationship announcement, Badosa's ex-boyfriend takes a swipe at them through a cryptic post.
60-Year-Old American Doubles Veteran Takes Sly Dig at WTA Madrid Open as She Urges Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula to Take Bizarre Revenge
Pam Shriver called on the all-American duo of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula to do something that's never been done before at the 2023 Italian Open.
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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) |
