Tennis - ATP World Tour – Tagged "Madrid" – Page 24

May 05, 2018

Mutua Madrid Open Photo Gallery

May 04, 2018

Djokovic, Nishikori Set For Madrid Blockbuster

Get the popcorn ready! Two-time former champion Novak Djokovic, who is looking to return to top form, is set to face in-form Kei Nishikori in a blockbuster first-round match-up at the Mutua Madrid Open. Djokovic, reunited with his long-time coach Marian Vajda for the clay-court swing, will have to be immediately match-sharp at the Caja Mágica when he meets Nishikori, the recent Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters finalist (l. to Nadal). Djokovic, leads Nishikori 11-2 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series, but their last red dirt meeting went to three sets at the 2016 Internazionali BNL d’Italia, which Djokovic won 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) for a place in the final. Nishikori has reached the Madrid quarter-finals (or better) in each of the past...

May 04, 2018

Nadal Q&A: ‘Fans In Madrid Help Me Win’

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal arrives at the Mutua Madrid Open after winning his 11th titles in both Monte-Carlo and Barcelona. The Spaniard will look to make more history as he seeks a record sixth trophy in Madrid. But first, Nadal spoke about his history at the tournament, his favourite memories at the Cája Magica and the importance of feeling the home crowd's support. This year is the 10th anniversary of the [multi-purpose stadium] Cája Magica. The tournament has been at the Cája Magica for 10 years? Yes, since 2009. Time flies. The tournament has evolved every year. In general, it's improved so much. As is the case with all new events, things needed improving after the first event. In...

May 03, 2018

Who Stands Between Nadal And A Sixth Madrid Title?

With 11th titles in both Monte-Carlo and Barcelona, Rafael Nadal’s clay-court season already has a familiar dominant ring about it as the ATP World Tour turns to the Mutua Madrid Open. Victory in Barcelona over first-time finalist #NextGenATP Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas handed Nadal his 19th straight match win on clay. And the No. 1 in the ATP Rankings has now claimed 46 straight sets on his favourite surface, with his most recent defeat on clay coming to Dominic Thiem in last year’s Rome quarter-finals. With big-name rivals Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka absent, who holds the best chance at standing between the Spaniard and a sixth Mutua Madrid Open trophy? Nadal must capture his 32nd Masters 1000 crown...

Apr 12, 2018

Getting Down & Dirty: 2018 Clay Swing Preview

With 12 tournaments over seven weeks leading into Roland Garros, the clay-court swing is a critical period on the ATP World Tour.