Play at the Madrid Open tennis tournament was suspended Monday due to a major power outage reported in Spain and Portugal. The ATP Tour said that two singles matches and one doubles match were underway when power went out at 12:34 p.m. local time (1034 GMT). “The cut is preventing the use of electronic line
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The Madrid Open tennis tournament, an illustrious event in the ATP and WTA calendar, fell victim to an unexpected calamity on Monday. A significant power outage that swept through both Spain and Portugal put the tournament on hold, leading to confusion and disruption. As the excitement of two singles matches and a doubles match filled
MADRID — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev got a warning from the umpire for taking a photo of a ball mark during the clay-court Madrid Open on Sunday after complaining about electronic line-calling. The German player told umpire Mohamed Lahyani there was a “malfunction” with the system after a backhand from local favorite Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was
MADRID — After losing a second straight opening match and three in a row overall, Novak Djokovic said he was facing a “new reality” in his two decades of pro tennis. Djokovic is coming to terms with his rare losing streak came after he fell in straight sets to Matteo Arnaldi in his first match
In a shocking turn of events at the Madrid Open, Matteo Arnaldi, ranked 44th in the world, dispatches tennis legend Novak Djokovic in straight sets, showcasing the unpredictability and excitement that defines the sport. The match, held in front of an electrified crowd, marked a pivotal moment in both players’ careers. For Djokovic, boasting an
MADRID — Top seeds Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka scored comfortable victories in their opening matches at the Madrid Open on Friday. Zverev cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win over home favorite Roberto Bautista Agut, while Sabalenka triumphed 6-3, 6-4 against qualifier Anna Blinkova. Zverev, the Madrid champion in 2018 and 2021, needed only 69
MADRID — This time, Iga Swiatek had the answers against teenage sensation Alexandra Eala. After a quarterfinal loss to the rising star from the Philippines last month in Miami, Swiatek rallied to a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory in the second round of the Madrid Open on Thursday. The second-ranked Swiatek, who is the defending Madrid
In a disappointing turn of events, Carlos Alcaraz, the illustrious young Spanish tennis sensation, announced his withdrawal from the highly anticipated Madrid Open due to persistent leg injuries. Alcaraz’s decision came early in the week, reflecting not only the physical toll of the sport but also the emotional weight that accompanies being a top-ranked athlete.
In a thrilling second-round encounter at the Madrid Open, Iga Swiatek showcased her resilience and competitive spirit as she triumphantly defeated teenage prodigy Alexandra Eala. This match was more than just a sporting event; it was a testament to Swiatek’s determination to reclaim her dominance in the tennis world following a disappointing earlier meeting with
Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Wednesday because of muscle injuries, saying he didn’t want to risk making things worse ahead of the French Open. The third-ranked Spaniard blamed his injuries on the “really tight” schedule that is part of the “demanding sport” of tennis. He said he has not fully