WTA
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
Be Patient: Simona Halep is still searching for her best clay-court tennis
Two-time Madrid champion Simona Halep was knocked out in three tough sets by Elise Mertens on Tuesday. No need to panic says the Romanian, as she prepares for her Rome title defense.
Chris Oddo
May 4, 2021
‘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 be playing full-time any more - but will step on to court for one last match
Carrie Dunn
May 4, 2021
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
4 years ago
A mental block for Serena at Grand Slams? “We are looking for the solution” (Patrick Mouratoglou)
Serena Williams will make her comeback on clay in Rome in mid-May to...
Geoffrey Steines
4 years ago
40 years after the double-bagel, Chris Evert exclusive: “My best and worst matches with Martina”
On April 26, 1981, Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 6-0, 6-0 in the...
Simon Cambers