Results for: Madrid Open

The Madrid Open returns this week, bringing together the top tennis players from around the world. Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will be the man to beat, but a recent injury and a challenging draw cast doubt on his chances. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud are seen as the most likely challengers to Alcaraz, having shown strong form on clay courts this season. The absence of Alcaraz from the upper half of the draw makes Tsitsipas and Ruud even stronger contenders to reach the final.

The Madrid Open, the fourth ATP Masters tournament of the year, kicks off with a star-studded men’s singles draw, featuring defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, top seed Jannik Sinner, and clay court maestro Rafael Nadal. Nadal, aiming for a sixth Madrid title, faces 16-year-old wildcard Darwin Blanch in his opening match. Cameron Norrie, Jack Draper, and Dan Evans represent Great Britain, while world number one Novak Djokovic is absent. Sinner, aiming to maintain his semi-final streak in Masters events, could face Lorenzo Sonego or a qualifier in round two. Reigning champion Alcaraz begins his title defense against Arthur Rinderknech or Alexander Shevchenko.