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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
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
?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
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
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
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.
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
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.
?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?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.
“I?m 36 Years Old” – Rafael Nadal Denies the Birth of a New Rivalry Against Carlos Alcaraz Following Their Upcoming Clash in Madrid Open
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.
?He Is Stronger Than Me? – Gael Monfils Gives a Bizarre Statement on Novak Djokovic While Comparing Him to Usain Bolt
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.
Madrid Open 2022 Second Round ? Novak Djokovic vs Gael Monfils Preview Head-to-Head and Prediction
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.
?Families Are Being Killed? – Andy Murray Takes Rafael Nadal?s Stance Over Wimbledon?s Stringent Action Against Russian Players
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.
?Many People Dying and Suffering? – Rafael Nadal Strongly Argues That Wimbledon?s Recent Ban Is Irrelevant in Comparison to Ukraine-Russia Crisis
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.
?I Would No Longer Ask Her? – Ukrainian Tennis Player Details Embarrassing Moment With Paula Badosa Over Her Doubles Team-Up With Belarus? Aryna Sabalenka
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.
Madrid Open 2022 Draw: Potential Rafael Nadal Versus Novak Djokovic Semi-Final Blockbuster on Cards; Carlos Alcaraz, Andy Murray, and Dominic Thiem Fall in the Same Half
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.
?Watched It Like 100 Times? – Simona Halep Remembers Her Famous Win Against Serena Williams at 2019 Wimbledon Final
Former world no.1, Simona Halep recently talked about her incredible victory over Serena Williams in 2019 Wimbledon final. And watching it like 100 times.
?She Likes ?Stranger Things? Right?? – Maria Sakkari Compares Iga Swiatek With the ?Eleven? Character
Former world no.1, Simona Halep recently talked about her incredible victory over Serena Williams in 2019 Wimbledon final. And watching it like 100 times.
?Couldn?t Afford to Buy? – Japanese Tennis Player Shares His Wholesome Experience After Practicing With Rafael Nadal
Former world no.1, Simona Halep recently talked about her incredible victory over Serena Williams in 2019 Wimbledon final. And watching it like 100 times.
?Been Fatigued Since the Miami Open? – Iga Swiatek?s Sudden Jolt to Fans as She Reveals Injury Update Ahead of Madrid Open 2022
Former world no.1, Simona Halep recently talked about her incredible victory over Serena Williams in 2019 Wimbledon final. And watching it like 100 times.
Paula Badosa Agrees With Fernando Verdasco After Madrid Open Announces Wild Cards
Paula Badosa came out in support of Fernando Verdasco over the Madrid Open's decision to exclude Spanish players from wildcard allocations.
?Deprived Us of That Opportunity? – Fernando Verdasco and Others Fume Over Madrid Open?s New Owner
Former world no.1, Simona Halep recently talked about her incredible victory over Serena Williams in 2019 Wimbledon final. And watching it like 100 times.
Novak Djokovic Lines up Back-To-Back Clay Events With Injury-Riddled Rafael Nadal Set to Accompany Him
5 time champion Rafael Nadal, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, and defending Champion Alexander Zverev are in Main draw for 2022 Madrid Open.
?You Have to Respect Him? – Feliciano Lopez and Pablo Carreno Busta Speak Out on Novak Djokovic?s Current Situation
Former world no.1, Simona Halep recently talked about her incredible victory over Serena Williams in 2019 Wimbledon final. And watching it like 100 times.
?Best Available for the Tournament?: Feliciano Lopez Hopes for Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Return at Madrid Open 2022
Former world no.1, Simona Halep recently talked about her incredible victory over Serena Williams in 2019 Wimbledon final. And watching it like 100 times.
SHOCKING! Mutua Madrid Open Owner Sues Men’s Tennis Governing Body Over Schedule Agreement
Mutua Madrid Open owner, Ion Tiriac sues men's tennis governing body, ATP Tour, in Delaware court for allegedly breaking schedule agreement.
Venus Williams Revamps Her French Open 2021 Preparations Following Consecutive Disappointments
The seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has accepted the wildcard extended to her by the officials of Internationaux de Strasbourg.
?Very Powerful Tennis?: Simona Halep Praises Confident Aryna Sabalenka on Her Madrid Open 2021 Glory
Former world no.1, Simona Halep recently talked about her incredible victory over Serena Williams in 2019 Wimbledon final. And watching it like 100 times.
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) |