Dates, players, prize money: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Madrid Open (but never had time to find out)
All you need to know about the combined ATP-WTA event, which is moving to a 96-player singles draw this year
Carlos Alcaraz and Ons Jabeur with their trophies at the 2022 Madrid Open
Image Credit: Laurent Lairys / Panoramic
What are the dates of the 2023 Madrid Open?
The 2023 Madrid Open starts from April 25, 2023 and ends on May 7, 2023.
Where is the Madrid Masters held?
The Madrid Open takes place in Madrid, Spain, on the courts of La Caja Mágica sports complex (also known as the “Magic Box”).
The stadium was inaugurated in 2009 and is made completely from iron, wood and glass, and was designed by renowned French architect Dominique Perraul.
On which surface is the tournament played?
Until 2009, the Madrid Open was played on hard courts and was a men’s only event. Since 2009, it has become a combined ATP-WTA event and is played on outdoor clay courts.
In 2012, the tournament organizers experimented and used blue clay as the surface. The change was a controversial one with several players saying that the surface was too slippery.
After the one-year experiment, all the courts were reconstructed in 2012 ahead of the 2013 edition and the tournament returned to the usual red clay courts starting 2013 which continues to be the surface used to date. With the venue being 650 metres above sea level, the playing conditions at the tournament are much faster than other clay-court events, such as Monte-Carlo, Rome or Roland-Garros.
While the players grapple with the challenges of the unique clay surface, they may also find some time to relax and enjoy online slot games during their stay in Madrid.
Is Rafael Nadal playing in Madrid?
Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the 2023 Madrid Open after failing to recover in time from the injury he sustained at the Australian Open. This is the third consecutive clay court tournament that Nadal has pulled out of and it remains to be seen if he will play in Rome.
Is Novak Djokovic playing in Madrid?
World No 1 Novak Djokovic has followed Rafael Nadal and pulled out of the Madrid Masters. The Serb faced elbow issues during his campaign at last week’s Banja Luka Open, where he was defeated in the quarter-finals by countryman Dusan Lajovic.
Italy’s Jannik Sinner has also pulled out of Madrid – making him the third top 10 player on the men’s side to withdraw due to injury.
Who are the defending champions in Madrid?
Carlos Alcaraz won the ATP Madrid Masters last year, beating Alexander Zverev in the final while Ons Jabeur won the women’s singles title with a win over Jessica Pegula in the final.
In doubles, Wesley Koolhof/ Neal Skupsi won the men’s title with a win over Juan Sebastian Cabal/ Robert Farah while Gabriela Dabrowski/ Giuliana Olmos lifted the women’s trophy beating Desirae Krawczyk/ Demi Schuurs in the final.
Is the draw for the Madrid Masters out?
The draws for the men’s and women’s singles were released on Sunday.
World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz, fresh off defending his Barcelona Open title, is the top seed and is projected to meet Danish teen Holger Rune in the semi-finals.
Second seed Daniil Medvedev and fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas are drawn to meet in the second semi-final.
On the women’s side, world No 1 is projected to meet Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals and third seed Jessica Pegula in the semis. Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka heads the bottom half as the second seed and could meet Ons Jabeur, who had an injury issue in Stuttgart, in the last four.
What’s the draw size in Madrid?
The tournament is moving to an expanded draw size this year, with 96 singles players and 32 doubles teams in both the men’s and women’s events.
How many ranking points can players earn in Madrid?
The ranking points on offer for the men at the Madrid Masters is as follows:
- Winner: 1000
- Runner-up: 600
- Semi-finalists: 360
- Quarter-finalists: 180
- Round of 16: 90
- Third round: 45
- Second round: 25
- First round: 10
For the women, the ranking points on offer for is as below:
- Winner: 1000
- Runner-up: 650
- Semi-finalists: 390
- Quarter-finalists: 215
- Round of 16: 120
- Third round: 65
- Second round: 35
- First round: 10
What is the prize money at the 2023 Madrid Open?
The total prize money for the men’s Madrid Masters is €7,705,780 while for the women, the total commitment is $7,652,174.
Who has won the most Madrid Open titles?
Rafael Nadal has won the tournament five times, the most by any male player. The last of the Spaniard’s titles in Madrid came in 2017.
On the women’s side, Petra Kvitova has triumphed in Madrid on three occasions, one more than Simona Halep and Serena Williams, who both have two titles here.
How can I buy tickets for the Madrid Open?
Tickets for the 2023 Madrid Open can be bought via the official tournament website, which you can access here.
Where can I watch the Madrid Open on television?
In the United States, the Tennis Channel is the host broadcaster. Details of its schedule and overseas broadcasting schedules for the men’s event can be found here and the women’s event can be seen here.
Can I follow the Madrid Open on social media?
Yes, you can follow the Mutua Madrid Open on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The tournament also has its own channel on YouTube, which can be accessed here.
