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Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek continue winning ways at Madrid

Third-seeded Coco Gauff almost let the first set slip away to No. 31 Dayana Yastremska before getting back to form and shutting down the Ukrainian 6-4, 6-1 on Saturday to advance to the Round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open.

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'Never Complaining About Anything': Sinner Pays Tribute To Nadal

Jannik Sinner always held Rafael Nadal in very high regard and he explained just why that is during the 2024 Madrid Open. The Italian might be the top player in the sport right now.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / 3 hours ago

Gauff Continues Dominant Madrid Open Run With Another Crushing Win

After getting her first double bagel win, Coco Gauff followed it up with a solid win over Dayana Yastremska at the 2024 Madrid Open. The Ukrainian is not an easy opponent to face early on, especially in conditions like Madrid, where the balls fly really fast.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'Let Him Do It His Way': Swiatek Calls For Lowering Of Expectations For Nadal

Iga Swiatek has called on people to let her idol Rafael Nadal do things his own way as he has dozens of eyeballs on him amid a comeback attempt. Rafael Nadal continued his comeback to tennis at the Madrid Open, and he made a good start by winning his first match with ease.

Rafael Nadal News / Field Level Media / 3 hours ago

Rafael Nadal avenges loss to Alex de Minaur, advances in Madrid

Rafael Nadal showed Australia's Alex de Minaur -- and the rest of the world -- that he's not ready to relinquish his crown as the king of clay, defeating him 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the second round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday.

Tennis News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Sinner, Nadal, Swiatek advance at Madrid Open

Top-seed Jannik Sinner, along with Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek, all advanced with win Saturday at the Madrid Open.

Boris Becker News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

'It Would Be Stepping Back': Becker Rules Out Coaching Djokovic Again

German great Boris Becker has no interest in serving as Novak Djokovic's main coach for a second stint. The men's World No. 1 is currently without a full-time coach after splitting with Goran Ivanisevic following a shock third-round defeat to Italian lucky loser Luca Nardi in Indian Wells.

Jannik Sinner News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Sinner Starts Madrid Open Campaign With Victory Over Compatriot Sonego

Top seed Jannik Sinner did top-seed things in his Madrid Open opener, smashing compatriot Lorenzo Sonego in two sets. In our preview, we hypothesized about the likelihood of Sonego actually winning and concluded there was virtually no chance of it happening.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 35 minutes ago

'No One Wants To Imagine Tennis Without Rafa': Alcaraz On Nadal's Nearing Retirement

There is a serious chance we won't see Rafael Nadal in tennis for much longer, but Carlos Alcaraz doesn't want to imagine it. The experienced Spaniard was already breaking through in tennis before Alcaraz was even born.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Swiatek Crushes Yet Another Opponent To Continue Madrid Open Surge

Iga Swiatek bested Sorana Cirstea in Doha on hard courts earlier this year, and she has now done the same on clay courts at the 2024 Madrid Open. This matchup has not been very good for the Romanian, who struggled with the world no.

Garbine Muguruza News / FirstSportz / 3 hours ago

'They can tell you’ve stopped training'- Garbine Muguruza put in awkward situation at Laureus World Sports Awards as journalists body shame her over weight gain

Spanish women’s tennis star Garbine Muguruza was put in a pickle as she recently went to attend the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid. The 30-year-old, who recently announced her retirement from professional tennis, was body-shamed over gained weight by a few journalists.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Sabalenka Clarifies Controversial Statement Of Preferring Men's Tennis Over Women's

Aryna Sabalenka sparked outrage with comments that appeared to cause harm to women's tennis but has defended herself from widespread criticism. During her Madrid Open pre-tournament press confidence, the Belarusian star candidly admitted that she doesn't watch a ton of tennis matches when she is not playing.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 42 minutes ago

Alex de Minaur ready to 'lose all respect' for Rafael Nadal as he gears up to face him in Madrid Open Round 2

Australian tennis star Alex de Minaur is gearing up to face tennis legend Rafael Nadal for the second time in two weeks. After defeating the 22-time Grand Slam champion in their previous encounter, de Minaur is aiming to replicate his success when they meet again in Madrid.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Aryna Sabalenka needs three sets to win Madrid opener

No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus began her title defense at the Mutua Madrid Open with a three-set win over Poland's Magda Linette on Friday in Spain.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Defending champ Carlos Alcaraz returns from injury, wins in Madrid

No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz began his quest for a three-peat at the Mutua Madrid Open by beating Alexander Shevchenko 6-2, 6-1 in just 68 minutes Friday in his native Spain.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Madrid Day 5 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska

Day 5 at the WTA 1000 in Madrid will see all eight matches from the top half of the draw being played, with some of the world’s best players taking the court, including current US Open champion and 2022 Roland Garros finalist Coco Gauff.

Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / 44 minutes ago

'The conditions are easy for me': Clay queen Iga Swiatek decides to take a cautious approach despite dominance on clay

Clay court specialist Iga Swiatek cruised past her first-round opponent at the Madrid Open, as she revealed her objectives for the tournament. With a huge reputation on the clay courts, the Pole hopes to get off to a great start. After a quiet start in the Stuttgart Open, where Swiatek lost to Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / 20 minutes ago

Watch: Novak Djokovic’s kindness impresses Spanish journalist so much, that now he ‘considers himself Serbian’

The Laureus Award is one of the most prestigious awards for sportsmen, as they get recognized for their achievements in the year. Novak Djokovic was one of the main highlights of this awards ceremony, as he won his fifth Laureus Best Sportsman award for an incredible 2023. Serbia had two different suits for the award ceremony.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / 27 minutes ago

Coco Gauff reaches Madrid third round with double bagel

Third-seeded Coco Gauff cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win in 51 minutes against the Netherlands' Arantxa Rus during the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday.

Billie Jean King News / Daily Faceoff / 19 hours ago

PWHL names MVP, Playoff MVP awards after Billie Jean King, Ilana Kloss

The new women’s hockey league has revealed the individual accolades it will be handing out. On Thursday, the Professional Women’s Hockey League introduced the Billie Jean King MVP Award and Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award.