Osaka on Sabalenka: I Can Potentially Match Her Power
By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, April 27, 2026Photo credit: BNP Paribas Open Facebook Naomi Osaka pushed Aryna Sabalenka to three sets on Madrid’s red clay—and earned an epiphany in the …
Chaos and a Comeback: Baptiste Battles Past Bencic Into Madrid QFs
Hailey Baptiste has reached back-to-back WTA 1000 quarterfinals in Miami and Madrid—but not without a serious mental test. The Washington, D.C. native squandered six match points in the second set …
Noskova Topples Gauff in Thriller for Maiden Madrid Quarterfinal
By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, April 27, 2026Photo credit: Hermann Chu/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty A sizeable shadow cut the court in half leaving Linda Noskova looking boxed in during the final …
15-Love: Sabalenka Stops Osaka for 15th Straight win and Madrid QF Return
By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, April 27, 2026Photo credit: Mutua Madrid Open Facebook Sequels seldom surpass original drama—unless Aryna Sabalenka is pushing the plot line. Down a set today, defending …
Living up to the Hype in Madrid: Jodar Takes Down Fonseca
Joao Fonseca had never faced a younger opponent in his ATP career. After Sunday’s 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-1 loss to Spain’s Rafael Jodar, he now has a first-hand understanding that he …
Fils: I’m Much Better than When I Left
Arthur Fils was already a rising star last year—before a stress fracture in his back sidelined him for six months and cast doubt over his long-term trajectory. Two months—and 25 …
Kostyuk Continues Hot Streak, Defeating Pegula for Eighth Consecutive Win
Marta Kostyuk has reeled off back-to-back wins over Jessica Pegula, dropping just eight games across the pair of victories. The Ukrainian powered past the World No. 5, 6-1, 6-4, to …
SinSpot: Sinner Sweeps Moller for 19th Straight Win in Madrid
By Richard Pagliaro | Sunday, April 26, 2026Photo credit: Mutua Madrid Open Facebook Disciplined fitness devotee Jannik Sinner injected his stretching routine onto Manolo Santana Stadium. A surging Sinner dismissed …
No Surrender: Gritty Gauff Vomits on Court, Rallies Past Cirstea in Madrid Comeback
By Richard Pagliaro | Sunday, April 26, 2026Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty Leaning on her Head stick as if it were a cane, woozy winner Coco Gauff was too drained to …
Watch: Sabalenka Hits Best Shot of Her Life, Is Waiting for Federer’s Comment
When three-time Madrid champion Aryna Sabalenka broke serve for 4-0 in the first set of her 6-1, 6-4 win over Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian on Saturday in Madrid it was pretty …