Latest story published: 2026-04-23 23:04 UTC
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Jannik Sinner is highlighted in Madrid as he takes on Benjamin Bonzi. The preview notes that he is approaching a record once held by Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Coco Gauff against Leolia Jeanjean and Alex de Minaur against Martin Landaluce are also part of the Madrid picks.
The United States will host Hungary in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in November. The tie gives the U.S. A chance to get back on track in women’s team tennis after a difficult stretch. The Americans are the record 18-time champions in the competition.
Aryna Sabalenka is set to begin her clay-court season at the Madrid Open against Peyton Stearns. She returns after nearly a month away and arrives after having beaten Elena Rybakina in late March. The preview focuses on how she might perform on a new surface after looking in top form recently.
Amanda Anisimova has become the latest player to withdraw from the Madrid Open. She is the highest-ranked woman to pull out of the event. Her exit adds to a growing list of absences, with 23 stars now out of the tournament.
Madrid's 2026 edition is being framed around Jannik Sinner on the ATP side and Aryna Sabalenka on the WTA side. The preview points to the tours spending the next month at the expanded clay 1000 events in Madrid and Rome. That makes Madrid a key early stage in the clay season for both tours. Carlos Alcaraz is also named among the headline players.
The Madrid Open draw has been revealed, with Carlos Alcaraz’s future at the event under uncertainty. The roundup also flags Jack Draper as dealing with another setback. The draw announcement comes as the Madrid tournament moves into focus for both ATP and WTA players.
Aryna Sabalenka is back to defend her Madrid title, with Elena Rybakina positioned as a major challenger. The Mutua Madrid Open women’s draw has set up the possibility of another big meeting between the two top players. Rybakina’s rise to world No. 2 has added to the expectation of a deep run and a potential final clash.
Jannik Sinner said Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal from the Madrid Open is tough for the tournament. Alcaraz is out with injury, and Sinner said it is different when Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are not in the draw. The absence matters for Sinner as he chases a fifth straight Masters 1000 title and his first Madrid trophy. Sinner is the world No. 1 and is set to begin his campaign in Madrid against a qualifier after a first-round bye.
Jack Draper has withdrawn from the Madrid Open, and Katie Boulter has drawn Taylor Townsend in the first round. The women’s and men’s draws for the Mutua Madrid Open have now been set. Karolina Muchova is the highest-ranked women’s seed to pull out, adding to a growing list of withdrawals.
The WTA Madrid Open draw has set up a possible Iga Swiatek-Mirra Andreeva rematch. Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Mboko are placed in the bottom half, while Alexandra Eala drew a qualifier. The bracket immediately shapes the early path for several of the top names in Madrid.
The Madrid Open withdrawal list has grown, with Emma Raducanu joining Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic among the players out. The update means 17 players have now pulled out of the event. That changes the field before the tournament begins. Four more players were added to the withdrawal list in the latest update.
Madrid Open has already lost several big-name players, and Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are among the withdrawals. The tournament is seeing a growing list of stars pulled out before play. That leaves the event without multiple top names across the ATP and WTA fields. The headline count says 13 players are out.
The WTA Madrid Open is approaching with several players due to drop ranking points, led by defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Emma Raducanu and others are also among those facing points to defend. That makes the event important for protecting or losing ground in the rankings. Sabalenka has the most to lose because she is the reigning champion.
Emma Raducanu and Victoria Mboko’s first grass-court event of the season has been confirmed. The tournament list also includes three current WTA top-10 players. That gives the event an early boost in profile before the grass season. The players’ names were announced together in the same confirmation.
Jasmine Paolini is featured in Asics’ Paris 2026 kit preview for the clay-court season. The collection is tied to Roland Garros and shows her wearing the latest separates and clay shoes. The campaign highlights the apparel she may wear during the French Open buildup. The preview centers on grey shades in the Paris collection.
The full entry list for the WTA 1000 in Madrid includes Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Alex Eala and Emma Raducanu. The preview centers on who is set to compete at the tournament. Raducanu’s participation is listed as a question in the headline.
Carlos Alcaraz wants to play a full clay-court swing before the French Open, but he would only do it if his body allows it. After losing in the Monte-Carlo final, he could not confirm appearances in Barcelona, Madrid, and Rome. His comments point to a more cautious approach this season after recurring physical issues in recent years. The discussion also comes as week two of the clay season begins with attention on players such as Iga Swiatek and Jack Draper.
Alex Eala is set to face Leylah Fernandez in the first round of the Stuttgart Open. The WTA matchup has added interest because Fernandez has Filipino heritage through her mother. The pairing gives Eala a notable opening match against a familiar name for Filipino fans.
The WTA Stuttgart draw put Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and Alex Eala in the same half. Coco Gauff also learned her path in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix draw. The setup creates a strong section of the field before the later rounds.
A clay-court predictions piece looks ahead to the season for Carlos Alcaraz, Alex Eala, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek. It points out that Alcaraz and Eala could see their rankings move in different directions.
Mika Stojsavljevic is set to make her Billie Jean King Cup debut for Great Britain this week. The 17-year-old will play in a qualifying tie against Australia. It is an early international team appearance for the British teenager.
The Monte-Carlo Masters got underway with the top seeds beginning their campaigns. The round-up also highlighted Rafael Nadal giving Iga Swiatek some tips. It covers the arrival of the big names in Monaco and the start of play at the tournament.
Alex Eala is heading into the clay-court swing as her next major test. That will be a key measure of her progress on the WTA Tour.
Alex Eala's Linz Open opener is the focus ahead of the WTA 500 event. The preview sets up her first-round opponent and prepares fans for her opening match. It is a simple look at the challenge she faces in Linz.
Mirra Andreeva has made a late entry into the Linz Open draw. The WTA event also puts Alex Eala against an Austrian veteran in the opening round of attention. The draw update adds late interest to the tournament field.
Several tennis stars have shared their Masters 2026 predictions. The group includes Taylor Fritz, Jessica Pegula, Sascha Zverev, Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz. It is a preview-style feature rather than a match report, focused on what top players think about the Masters season ahead.
Alex Eala returns to the Miami Open after her breakout run at the same venue. The Philippines' world No. 29 is facing a new test as she comes back to the tournament this week. Her return raises the pressure to build on that earlier breakthrough.
The Australian Open is being discussed as it looks for its next stage of growth and possible change. Roger Federer once called it the “Happy Slam,” and the tournament has become one of tennis’s most distinctive events. Signs of discontent have also emerged around its direction. The debate includes ideas such as five-set matches for women and more entertainment.
Emma Raducanu is missing the Billie Jean King Cup as Great Britain prepare for the event. She has chosen to focus on the WTA Tour instead. That leaves Britain without one of their leading players for the team competition. The question is how the squad will cope without her.