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'I dropped my level a little,' Aryna Sabalenka issues heartbreaking confession for fans as she gears up to get back into the WTA’S Big 2

World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka gave her opinions on the Big 3 in the WTA ahead of her first-round match at the Madrid Open. Except for the Australian Open, Sabalenka has not yet lifted another title this year, and her performance in the last two months made her feel that she is not a part of the Big 3, comprising her, World No.

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Teenage Phenom Andreeva Starts Madrid Open With Impressive Comeback Win Over Townsend

Mirra Andreeva did really well at the Madrid Open last year, and she started the 2024 edition with a three-set win over Taylor Townsend. In 2023, the 16-year-old Russian recorded one of her best career runs at the WTA 1000 event in Madrid, reaching the round of 16, losing only to eventual champion Aryna Sabalenka, after a few upsets.

Rafael Nadal News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Nadal Shocks With Brutally Honest Statement About French Open Participation

Rafael Nadal shocked many people with his brutal honesty about his Roland Garros participation, which won't happen if he doesn't improve physically compared to now.

Naomi Osaka News / ESPN / 3 hours ago

Osaka picks up first victory on clay since 2022

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka earned her first win on clay in two years by defeating lucky loser Greet Minnen 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Madrid Open.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 59 minutes ago

Alcaraz Declares Rival Sinner 'Best Player In The World' Ahead Of Madrid Open

Carlos Alcaraz joined Novak Djokovic in declaring Jannik Sinner the best player in the world ahead of the 2024 Madrid Open. The 22-year-old Italian has been the best-performing player on the ATP Tour this year.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Raducanu Shockingly Loses In Madrid Opener After Great Start To Clay Season

Emma Raducanu had a great start to her clay season, winning four matches in a row, but she's now up to two losses in a row after a surprising early loss at the 2024 Madrid Open.

Emma Raducanu News / ESPN / 4 hours ago

Raducanu slumps to first-round loss in Madrid

Emma Raducanu fell to a first-round defeat at the Madrid Open on Wednesday, losing to Argentina's María Lourdes Carlé in straight sets.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 3 hours ago

Tennis world left mourning former ITF president Brian Tobin, who passed away at 93

The tennis fraternity is mourning the demise of reputed and renowned administrator Brian Tobin, who passed away on April 22, 2024. The former president

Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / 3 hours ago

'Getting back to No.1 was a big deal': Iga Swiatek revels in her WTA No. 1 position

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek is the top-ranked women’s player in the world. She recently completed 100 weeks as the World No. 1 player, and it is a monumental achievement. The consistency has been phenomenal, and Swiatek is also proud of it.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 4 hours ago

'Don’t think I will be able to play at 100%,' Rafael Nadal confirms his appearance at Madrid for ‘one last time’ in his career

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal is one of the headlines of the sport at the moment. Playing his last season in professional tennis, the Spaniard is making a valiant effort to participate in some of his favorite tournaments for the last time. With the clay season well underway, the players gear up for the second Masters’ event on the surface.

Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Osaka Records Her First Clay Win Since 2022 With Impressive First-Round Showing In Madrid

Naomi Osaka played her second match on clay this year and earned her first win on the surface since 2022, starting her 2024 Madrid Open campaign positively.

Paula Badosa News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Badosa Shocked In Opening Round Of Home Tournament In Madrid

Paula Badosa loves to play at the Madrid Open, but her stay in 2024 didn't last long, losing to the world no. 93, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. Bouzas Maneiro is currently ranked higher than Badosa, who is the world no.

Sara Errani News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

WTA Madrid Day 2 Predictions including Sara Errani vs Caroline Wazniacki

WTA Madrid Day 2 has some tantalizing matchups. Here we will look at four of the matches on the cards in the first round. With no seeds in play, the wildcards and qualifiers can make their move for the second round.

Paula Badosa News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Madrid Day 2 Predictions Including Paula Badosa vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro

There is a packed schedule for Wednesday at the WTA Madrid Open, with 24 matches set to be played. Home hero Paula Badosa’s contest is one of four predicted in this article.

Gael Monfils News / Last Word On Sports / 36 minutes ago

ATP Madrid Day 1 Predictions Including Luciano Darderi vs Gael Monfils

It promises to be an entertaining first day at the ATP Madrid Open with a number of intriguing matches on the schedule. As always, we here at LWOT will

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 32 minutes ago

Tatjana Maria comes back to defeat Peyton Stearns in Madrid

Germany's Tatjana Maria rallied from a set down to defeat Peyton Stearns 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-6 (5) in first-round action Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 21

ATP roundup: Casper Ruud jolts Stefanos Tsitsipas in Barcelona

Third-seeded Casper Ruud exacted revenge against fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas by posting a 7-5, 6-3 win on Sunday in the finals of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell in Spain.

Elena Rybakina News / Field Level Media / 41 minutes ago

WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina breezes to glory in Stuttgart

Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina captured her third title of the year on Sunday following a decisive 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 20

WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina defeats Iga Swiatek to reach Stuttgart final

Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina outdueled top-seeded Iga Swiatek 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 Saturday to reach the Porsche Grand Prix final at Stuttgart, Germany. Rybakina of Kazakhstan improved to 4-2 against Swiatek and also ended the Poland native's attempt to win this event for the third straight year.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 20

ATP roundup: Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas have rematch in Barcelona

Third-seeded Casper Ruud will meet fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas in the finals on Sunday of the Barcelona Open Ban Sabadell in Spain. It's a rematch of the finals last week, won by Tsitsipas for his third Rolex Monte Carlo Masters in four years and 11th career victory on tour.