ROME (AP) — Paula Badosa showed signs of her former top-five form during a 6-2, 6-3 victory over 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva in the first round of the Italian Open on Tuesday, May 7. Spain's Paula Badosa (AP/File photo) Badosa was ranked as high as No. 2 before she missed the second half of last...
ROME (AP) — Second-ranked Jannik Sinner announced Saturday, May 4, that he is withdrawing from the Italian Open because of an injured hip — denying the tournament of its most anticipated home player in decades. Italy's Jannik Sinner (AP) Sinner joins third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on the sidelines...
MADRID (AP) — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Andrey Rublev, of Russia kisses his trophy after winning against Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, in the Madrid Open men's final match in Madrid,...
MADRID (AP) — Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday, May 3, to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime. Auger-Aliassime advanced after Jiri Lehecka had to retire at 3-3 in the first set of their semifinal and joined the list of players injured at the...
Tiger Woods accepted a special exemption for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, the first time the three-time champion has needed an exemption to play. USA's Tiger Woods (AP/File photo) Woods has been exempt for every U.S. Open since he first played in 1995 as the reigning U.S. Amateur champion. His...
MADRID (AP) — Iga Swiatek cruised to a straight-sets semifinal win over Madison Keys on Thursday, May 2, to reach the Madrid Open final and a rematch against No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka. Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after winning a point against Madison Keys of USA during the Mutua Madrid Open...
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 1. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid,...
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal left Madrid feeling better about his fitness than he did when he arrived, and is now planning to play in Rome while continuing his preparations for the French Open. Rafael Nadal, of Spain, celebrates against Jiri Lehecka, of Czech Republic, during the Mutua Madrid Open...
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal had to pause for a few moments, visibly emotional, while addressing the crowd after his loss in the fourth round at the Madrid Open. Rafael Nadal, of Spain, reacts during a match against Jiri Lehecka, of Czech Republic, during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in...
MADRID (AP) — After spending more than three hours on the court and earning a hard-fought victory, Rafael Nadal was feeling optimistic again. Rafael Nadal of Spain serves to Pedro Cachin of Argentina during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April 29. (AP Photo/Manu...
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz continues to make a successful return from injury at the Madrid Open. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Thiago Seyboth Wild, of Brazil, during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Sunday, April 28. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) The two-time...
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz didn’t need to put his tender right arm to the test while easing to victory in his opening match at the Madrid Open on Friday, April 26. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Alexander Shevchenko, of Kazakhstan, during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament...
