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Barty v Sabalenka: The WTA’s two hottest players will collide again in the Madrid final
World No 1 Ash Barty will meet Aryna Sabalenka in a prestigious clay-court final for the second time this spring. Here we look a bit more closely at this budding rivalry on clay
Chris Oddo
May 6, 2021
Sabalenka sets up Barty rematch in Madrid after easing past Pavlyuchenkova
In a rematch of the Stuttgart Open final, Aryna Sabalenka will face top seed Ash Barty in the Madrid Open showpiece on Saturday
Tennis Majors
May 6, 2021
Barty makes it sweet 16 as she avenges Badosa defeat
Paula Badosa defeated Ash Barty in Charleston last month, but the world number one came out on top in the Spanish capital.
Tennis Majors
May 6, 2021
Barty stays red hot on clay to set up Badosa rematch
World number one Ashleigh Barty remains unstoppable on the red clay, but next faces the only woman to beat her since February.
Tennis Majors
May 5, 2021
Halep halted by Mertens in Madrid Open epic
Two-time Madrid Open champion Simona Halep failed to capitalise on a commanding position as she was eliminated by Elise Mertens.
Tennis Majors
May 4, 2021
4 years ago
‘I never planned to end my career in a pandemic’ – Barbora Strycova announces retirement
The former doubles world No 1 is expecting a baby and will not...
Carrie Dunn
4 years ago
Barty still dominant on red clay after defeating Swiatek in Madrid
Ashleigh Barty defeats Iga Swiatek in two hard-fought sets at the Madrid Open...
Ricky Dimon
4 years ago
Why some tennis governing bodies turned off social media this weekend
Online abuse has become a growing menace in today's digital world and as...
Haresh Ramchandani
4 years ago
Osaka suffers early exit to Muchova as Halep eases through in Madrid
Second seed Naomi Osaka is eliminated from the Madrid Open after losing to...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Croatia, Istanbul, Schiavone: 10 questions about Petra Martic
Petra Martic has won one WTA singles title and reached the quarter-finals of...
Haresh Ramchandani
4 years ago
Barty v Swiatek: Four reasons to love this sweet 16 matchup in Madrid
A first-time matchup between world No 1 Ash Barty and reigning Roland-Garros champion...
Chris Oddo
4 years ago
Barty sets up Swiatek showdown despite error-strewn performance in Madrid
Ash Barty will face Iga Swiatek at the Madrid Open after surviving a...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Nadal, tickets, dates: 15 questions about the 2021 Madrid Open
Dates, tickets, Rafael Nadal and other previous winners - all you need to...
Haresh Ramchandani
4 years ago
Osaka builds on clay foundations as Halep makes strong start in Madrid
After a slow start, second seed Naomi Osaka quickly found her range to...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Experience on clay, specific drills, Sharapova’s example; how Osaka is setting her sights on Roland-Garros
Almost two years after her last clay-court match, Naomi Osaka made a winning...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Dutch, Madrid, Clijsters: 10 questions about Kiki Bertens
Former world No 4 Kiki Bertens is a Roland-Garros semi-finalist and won the...
Haresh Ramchandani
4 years ago
“I’m Ambitious. I Always Want to Play Perfect” – Iga Swiatek expects a lot from her Madrid debut
She may be a Roland-Garros champion but Iga Swiatek admits she's still very...
Chris Oddo
4 years ago
Barty on Wimbledon: Crowds make bubble worthwhile
The world No 1 says playing in front of people at Wimbledon will...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Svitolina stunned by Teichmann fightback, Barty breezes through in Madrid
Elina Svitolina led Jil Teichmann 5-1 in the final set but the Swiss...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Barty, Osaka, Halep and more: Breaking down the women’s draw in Madrid
Last year, it took place virtually but this year the Mutua Madrid Open...
Carrie Dunn