Tennis

Nadal tested in a 3-hour win over Cachin at Madrid. Swiatek reaches the women's quarterfinals

MADRID (AP) — After spending more than three hours on the court and earning a hard-fought victory, Rafael Nadal was feeling optimistic again.

Apr 29, 2024 6:29 PM Read more >

Cachin receives souvenir from Nadal after losing to the 22-time Grand Slam champion in Madrid

MADRID (AP) — After taking more than three hours of Rafael Nadal's time on court, Pedro Cachin wanted one more thing from the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Nadal's shirt.

Apr 29, 2024 4:16 PM Read more >

Auger-Aliassime through to Madrid fourth round after Mensik retires

MADRID — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the fourth round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament Monday in a walkover after Czech opponent Jakub Mensik retired.

Apr 29, 2024 11:26 AM Read more >

Alcaraz earns another comfortable win in Madrid. Spaniard is making successful return from injury

MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz continues to make a successful return from injury at the Madrid Open. The two-time defending champion cruised past Thiago Seyboth Wild in the third round on Sunday to earn another comfortable win.

Apr 28, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Nadal gets even with De Minaur at Madrid Open but still doubts his body can hold up at French Open

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal tore his headband off, thrust his arms in the air, and soaked up the cheers.

Apr 27, 2024 3:41 PM Read more >

Canada's Leylah Fernandez out of Madrid Open in third-round loss to Jabeur

MADRID — Canadian tennis player Leylah Fernandez was ousted Saturday in the third round of the Madrid Open in a three-set loss to Tunisia's Ons Jabeur.

Apr 27, 2024 10:53 AM Read more >

Defending champs Alcaraz and Sabalenka win opening matches at Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz didn’t need to put his tender right arm to the test while easing to victory in his opening match at the Madrid Open on Friday.

Apr 26, 2024 4:57 PM Read more >

Shapovalov downs Etcheverry, advances to third round at Madrid

MADRID — Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry on Friday.

Apr 26, 2024 1:53 PM Read more >

Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal couldn't learn much from his comfortable straight-set win over American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open.

Apr 25, 2024 2:35 PM Read more >

Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Fernandez both advance at Madrid Open

MADRID — Leylah Fernandez advanced to the women's third round at the Madrid Open tennis tournament Thursday, while fellow Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime won his opening-round match in the men's competition.

Apr 25, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >