Madrid Masters preview and picks
Heading into this week’s Madrid Masters, Roger Federer is looking to maintain momentum from a title this past week in Istanbul, while Rafael Nadal is desperately hoping to emerge from a prolonged slump. […]
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Federer top seed in Madrid following Djokovic withdrawal
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could face each other in the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open after they landed in the same half of the draw on Friday afternoon. Federer is the top seed because of Novak Djokovic’s absence. […]
Nadal goes back to back in Madrid via Nishikori retirement
Kei Nishikori was two games away from capturing the biggest title of his career before back and hip problems that plagued him throughout the tournament flared up and eventually forced him to retire from the Mutua Madrid Open final against Rafael Nadal on Sunday evening. Nadal had battled back for a 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 lead when Nishikori called it quits after one hour and 42 minutes. […]
Madrid final preview and pick: Nadal vs. Nishikori
Kei Nishikori’s winning streak will be on the line against the toughest of clay-court opponents on Sunday in Madrid. None other than defending champion Rafael Nadal stands in the way of a second straight title for Nishikori. […]
Madrid SF previews and pick: Nadal vs. Bautista Agut, Ferrer vs. Nishikori
It will be an all-Spanish semifinal when Rafael Nadal and Roberto Bautista Agut battle in the Madrid semifinals on Saturday. Bautista Agut is competing in his first-ever Masters 1000 semi. […]
Madrid QF previews and picks: Ferrer vs. Gulbis, Bautista Agut vs. Giraldo
Spaniards David Ferrer and Roberto Bautista Agut are looking for spots in the Madrid semifinals as they take the court on Friday. They are set for respective meetings with Ernests Gulbis and Santiago Giraldo. […]
Madrid QF preview and pick: Nadal vs. Berdych
Tomas Berdych will get another shot–whether he wants it or not–against Rafael Nadal on Friday in Madrid. A semifinal spot is at stake, with the winner to face an unseeded opponent in either Roberto Bautista Agut or Santiago Giraldo. […]
Nadal, Ferrer take care of business in Madrid
Rafael Nadal rolls over Jakko Nieminen in straight sets on Thursday in Madrid. Nadal, who will face Tomas Berdych in the quarterfinals, is also joined in the last eight by David Ferrer. Ferrer advanced past John Isner.
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Madrid third-round picks, including Lopez vs. Thiem
It will be a jam-packed day of action at the Madrid Masters, with all eight third-round matches being played. Dominic Thiem is looking to continue his run as a qualifier as he faces Feliciano Lopez. […]
Madrid R3 previews and picks: Nadal vs. Nieminen, Berdych vs. Dimitrov
Rafael Nadal will be back in action on Thursday in Madrid when he takes the court for third-round action against Jarkko Nieminen. The winner will face either Tomas Berdych or Grigor Dimitrov in the quarterfinals. […]