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29th April 2025

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Watch Wawrinka on Challenger TV

Former World No. 3 Stan Wawrinka headlines Tuesday's action at the Open Aix Provence Crédit Agricole, an ATP Challenger Tour 175 event in France. The Swiss wild card faces home hope Ugo Blanchet not before 2 p.

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Francisco Cerundolo: How it all adds up for Argentine star

Francisco Cerundolo is making waves on the ATP Tour once again this week at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he will face top seed Alexander Zverev in the fourth round on Tuesday. The 26-year-old, a three-time tour-level titlist, caught up with ATPTour.

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Nakashima hits new gear in Madrid, ready for Medvedev showdown

Confidence is everything in tennis, just ask Brandon Nakashima. After lifting the 2022 Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF trophy, the American seemed primed for a rapid rise through the ranks. But the path to the top is rarely linear.

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It all adds up for Zverev: The player who knows him best, chasing a Slam & more

Alexander Zverev has long thrived at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he has earned two of his seven ATP Masters 1000 titles.  The German is pursuing another crown this week at the Caja Magica, where he is the top seed. ATPTour.

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What is the Madrid schedule Tuesday following power outage cancellation?

The Mutua Madrid Open promises a blockbuster day of action on Tuesday following Monday's disruptions.

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Coulibaly claims historic Challenger triumph in native Côte d'Ivoire

Eliakim Coulibaly could not have asked for a better script for his maiden ATP Challenger Tour title. Competing on home soil, the 22-year-old lifted the Côte d'Ivoire Open 2 trophy during the second week of his country's historic Challenger debut.

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28th April 2025

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Jannik Sinner launches foundation to empower children

Jannik Sinner on Monday announced the launch of the Jannik Sinner Foundation, which will be dedicated to empowering children through education and sports. “Today is a very, very special day.

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Play cancelled for the day in Madrid due to power outage

Monday's play at the Mutua Madrid Open has been cancelled due to a significant power outage that is affecting parts of Spain and Portugal. Two singles matches and one doubles match at the ATP Masters 1000 event were underway when power was lost at 12:34 p.m. local time (CEST.

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Fonseca, Auger-Aliassime land in same half of Estoril Challenger draw

Can #NextGenATP star Joao Fonseca stay perfect at ATP Challenger Tour level this season? The 18-year-old, unbeaten across his two Challenger appearances this year, will chase another trophy at this week’s Millennium Estoril Open.

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Friends Kroos and Zverev reunite in Madrid

Alexander Zverev claimed more than just a win at the Mutua Madrid Open on Sunday. The German met up with Toni Kroos in the Caja Magica, one of his greatest friends from the world of sport.

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Mensik sees off Shelton in Madrid, extends Masters 1000 win streak

Jakub Mensik had all the answers on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he moved past a physically impaired Ben Shelton.

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Medvedev overcomes 'superstition' in Madrid; Fritz claims 300th win via retirement

Daniil Medvedev wasted little time adjusting to match conditions on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he delivered a high-quality first performance of the week. The 29-year-old was firing in all departments during his 6-2, 6-2 victory over Argentine qualifier Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

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Zverev survives Davidovich Fokina scare in Madrid

Alexander Zverev survived a major test from Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he earned a thrilling 2-6, 7-6(3), 7-6(0) third-round win.

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27th April 2025

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Estoril Challenger 2025: Draws, Dates, Schedule & All You Need To Know

The Millennium Estoril Open is one of six ATP Challenger Tour 175 events. Held during the second week of the Mutua Madrid Open, the Estoril Challenger will bring world-class players to an intimate setting.

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Aix-en-Provence Challenger 2025: Draws, Dates, Schedule & All You Need To Know

The Open Aix Provence Crédit Agricole is one of six ATP Challenger Tour 175 events. Held during the second week of the Mutua Madrid Open, the Aix-en-Provence Challenger will bring world-class players to an intimate setting.

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Bublik upsets defending champion Rublev in Madrid

Alexander Bublik upset defending champion Andrey Rublev 6-4, 0-6, 6-4 on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open to record his 10th Top 10 win.

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Paul saves set points in both sets of dramatic Fonseca win, Draper also advances

Tommy Paul's clutch performance at the Mutua Madrid Open earned him a hard-fought opening victory Saturday night against fan favourite Joao Fonseca.

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Berrettini claims 200th win with Madrid comeback

Matteo Berrettini scored his 200th tour-level win on Saturday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he roared past Marcos Giron with a clinical comeback.

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Djokovic faces 'new reality' following Madrid exit

For the better part of two decades, Novak Djokovic has set standards in tennis that few could reach and even fewer could sustain.

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Arnaldi upsets Djokovic in Madrid

Matteo Arnaldi stunned fourth seed Novak Djokovic on Saturday at the Mutua Madrid Open. The Italian delivered an inspired performance against his lifelong idol and capitalised on a below-par Djokovic to oust the three-time champion 6-3, 6-4 in the second round.

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26th April 2025

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Arnaldi on facing 'idol' Djokovic: 'I am going on court to win'

When Matteo Arnaldi walks onto court on Saturday he will be fulfilling a childhood dream. The 24-year-old Italian is set to face Novak Djokovic in the second round at the Mutua Madrid Open, marking his first meeting with the Serbian.

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Auger-Aliassime receives wild card into Estoril Challenger

Felix Auger-Aliassime has received a wild card into next week's Millennium Estoril Open, an ATP Challenger Tour 175 event in Portugal.

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Monfils withdraws, sending Rublev into Madrid third round

Gael Monfils withdrew from the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday due to illness, giving defending champion Andrey Rublev a walkover into the third round.

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Alcaraz's Netflix docuseries: Five things we learned

Carlos Alcaraz was forced to withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open this week due to an adductor injury. But that is not the only reason the spotlight was on the 21-year-old in Spain. This week Netflix released a new docuseries 'Carlos Alcaraz: My Way'. ATPTour.

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Medvedev advances via walkover

Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday after Laslo Djere withdrew due to a left shoulder injury. Seeded ninth, Medvedev is making his sixth Madrid appearance this fortnight and will next face Argentine lefty Juan Manuel Cerundolo.

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25th April 2025

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Zverev, Fritz, Mensik make fast starts in Madrid

Alexander Zverev made a stylish start to his quest for a third Mutua Madrid Open title on Friday, when he extended his winning streak to six matches.

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Inside Andrey Rublev's work on his mindset

Finding success often takes pushing through difficult moments, even for the best players in the world. Andrey Rublev is a star who consistently shares his struggles with his fans. The 27-year-old wears his heart on his sleeve and is known for showing his emotions on the court.

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Fonseca sets Madrid showdown with Paul

Joao Fonseca made a sparkling return to the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday when he raced past Denmark’s Elmer Moller 6-2, 6-3 to set a second-round clash against 11th seed Tommy Paul.

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Djokovic: 'The sport will outlive everyone'

There is a certain inevitably in sport: a torch passed, a chapter closed, a new era born. Yet Novak Djokovic isn’t quite ready to turn the page. As tennis moves into a future filled with new stars and fresh rivalries, the former No.

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Medvedev weighs in on Mensik, Fonseca & Tien; shares thoughts on Rublev-Safin partnership

The #NextGenATP stars are making waves in 2025 and their rapid rises are hard to ignore.

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No pressure, just progress: Cina's sweet success in Madrid

At just 18, Federico Cina isn’t just stepping onto the courts of the Mutua Madrid Open, he’s stepping into a world he’s long dreamed of.

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24th April 2025

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Nishikori earns 450th win; Which active players have more?

Kei Nishikori earned his 450th tour-level win in style on Thursday at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he notched a piece of history. The Japanese star outlasted Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to become just the eighth active ATP Tour player, and the first Asian, to reach that milestone.

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Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Mutua Madrid Open due an adductor injury sustained in Barcelona. The 21-year-old announced the decision during his pre-tournament press conference on Thursday in the Spanish capital.

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Hurkacz headlines entry list for Turin Challenger

Hubert Hurkacz and Brandon Nakashima are entered in ATP Challenger Tour 175 events held from 13-18 May, during the second week of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.

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What were the Mutua Madrid Open results?

The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open continued on Sunday, when Alexander Bublik upset defending champion Andrey Rublev. Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz were among those who advanced. View all the Madrid results from Sunday below.

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Monfils lets 'storm pass' in Madrid, next meets Rublev

Gael Monfils earned his first Mutua Madrid Open win since 2022 on Wednesday when he rallied past Croatian qualifier Borna Gojo 1-6, 6-2, 6-4. The 38-year-old, a two-time quarter-finalist at the ATP Masters 1000 event, became the oldest match winner in tournament history.

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Strategic reforms lead to increased prize money on ATP Challenger Tour

The ATP Challenger Tour continues to feature increased prize-money distributions, a direct result of strategic reforms aimed at improving the financial ecosystem for players.

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Once a drought, now a dynasty: Alcaraz carrying Spanish tradition in ATP No. 1 Club

Pop quiz: Which country has added the most members to the ATP No. 1 Club in the past 26 years? It’s Spain, which may not have burst out of the gates when the PIF ATP Rankings were introduced in 1973, but has more than made up for lost time.

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Frustrated Fritz aims to shake off limitations in Madrid

Taylor Fritz arrives at the Mutua Madrid Open hoping to put his injury troubles behind him. The American has struggled with an abdominal injury since the start of February and has been unable to compete to his full capacity.

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Tien's Tour life: 'I am soaking it all in'

It has been a year of firsts for Learner Tien. In January, the 19-year-old earned his first win at a Grand Slam, becoming the youngest man since Rafael Nadal in 2005 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open. Along the way, he claimed his maiden Top 10 victory, upsetting Daniil Medvedev.

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Tennis in Africa expands: Côte d'Ivoire welcomes ATP Challenger Tour

The city of Abidjan bustles with more than six million people. Energy can be felt through its streets and the city’s size is impossible to ignore. Now that same vibrancy is intersecting with tennis as the Côte d'Ivoire becomes the 95th country to host an ATP Challenger Tour event.

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23rd April 2025

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#NextGenATP Cina enjoys debut win in Madrid

#NextGenATP Italian Federico Cina enjoyed a dream debut at the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday, when he overcame Coleman Wong 7-6(5), 6-1 to reach the second round.

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Melo on Fonseca: 'Everybody knows how good he can be'

Brazilian Marcelo Melo won one of the biggest titles of his career in February at the Rio Open presented by Claro, partnering countryman Rafael Matos to the ATP 500 trophy. It was an emotional scene at the Jockey Club Brasileiro, with the fans fully behind their home favourites.

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Rune, Djokovic chase key rankings marks in Madrid, Rome as Roland Garros looms

Over the next four weeks at the Mutua Madrid Open and the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome, the ATP Tour's stars will battle on the European clay for two coveted ATP Masters 1000 titles.

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Relaxed and attentive, Davidovich Fokina seeks big adventure in Madrid

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is one of the most sought-after players at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he finds himself in fine fettle.

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Future wedding plans? Tsitsipas, Badosa would target Mediterranean

A question about Stefanos Tsitsipas’ favourite colour turned into an entire wedding discussion with partner Paula Badosa on Monday on the red carpet for the Laureus World Sports Awards. “White is my favourite colour.

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What is the Madrid tennis schedule?

The Mutua Madrid Open continues on Tuesday, when top seed and two-time champion Alexander Zverev returns to court at the clay-court ATP Masters 1000. Following Monday's power outage, which led to the cancellation of most scheduled matches, a combination of third-round and fourth-round clashes will now be played on Tuesday.

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Why Mensik's first serve is his magic maker

 Jakub Mensik broke through in 2024, when he competed in the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF. But an Infosys ATP Beyond The Numbers analysis shows that he has taken his game to new heights in 2025 behind an improved first serve.

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How coach Yari Bernardo fuelled Marcelo Arevalo's rise to No. 1

While coach Yari Bernardo was born and raised in Italy, it’s his newly established ties to El Salvador that have defined an impactful chapter of his career, guiding Marcelo Arevalo, the current No. 1 in the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings.

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Djokovic visits Real Madrid, catches up with Bellingham, Modric

Novak Djokovic spent his Sunday with sporting royalty, including Rebeca Andrade, Simone Biles, Mondo Duplantis and Kelly Slater, at one of the most recognisable venues on the planet. Ahead of the Mutua Madrid Open, the former No.

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22nd April 2025

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Nishikori: 'I've got used to the journey, the struggle'

In 2014, a 24-year-old Kei Nishikori stood on the brink of his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title at the Mutua Madrid Open.

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Sinner, Fritz head strong Hamburg, Geneva fields leading into Roland Garros

Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will lead star-studded fields in Hamburg and Geneva as 22 of the World’s Top 30 players have signed up to play the ATP Tour events in the week leading into Roland Garros.

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Nadal honoured with Laureus Sporting Icon Award

Rafael Nadal was honoured with the Laureus Sporting Icon Award on Monday evening in Madrid. The two-time Laureus World Sportsman of the Year (2011 and 2021) retired last November after competing for his country in Davis Cup action. "I don't know how to start, honestly.

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Alcaraz, Nadal, Djokovic & Tsitsipas attend star-studded Laureus Awards

When Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas are all in the same room and it is not at the tennis tournament, you know it is a special occasion. The ATP Tour stars attended the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday evening in Madrid.

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Rodesch halts Nava's historic Challenger run in Tallahassee final

Chris Rodesch will not soon forget his Sunday triumph at the Tallahassee Tennis Challenger. The 23-year-old ended American Emilio Nava’s 19-match winning streak and quest for a fourth straight title by rallying to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory.

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21st April 2025

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Scouting Report: Alcaraz & Zverev lead Madrid field, Djokovic returns to Caja Magica

The clay-court season continues at the Mutua Madrid Open, where the world’s best players will compete for ATP Masters 1000 glory. The top two seeds, Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, are both in form. Novak Djokovic has won three of his 40 Masters 1000 trophies at the event.

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Nadal’s historic comeback in Madrid: 20 years on

Before the Mutua Madrid Open moved to the Caja Mágica to become part of the European clay swing, it was one of the biggest late-season events on indoor hard court.

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Rune returns to Top 10 after Barcelona breakthrough, Mover of the Week

Holger Rune surged inside the Top 10 in the PIF ATP Rankings for the first time since last April with his victorious run at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell.

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Djokovic, Alcaraz fall in same half of Madrid draw

Two-time Mutua Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic are in the same half of the draw at the ATP Masters 1000 event. Alcaraz arrives in Madrid in good form, having won the title in Monte-Carlo and reached the final in Barcelona this month.

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Alcaraz on Nadal, who wrote him after Barcelona final: ‘I bow at his feet’

Carlos Alcaraz left the court on Sunday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell with a mixture of emotions. He felt proud at having reached his second final in two weeks, and the first since his title in Monte Carlo.

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Zverev passes Alcaraz for World No. 2, battle just getting started

Alexander Zverev overtook Carlos Alcaraz for No. 2 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings on Sunday, but the battle for the position is just beginning. The German won the BMW Open by Bitpanda to give himself a five-point edge ahead of the Spaniard.

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Rune upsets Alcaraz for Barcelona title

Holger Rune put an abrupt end to Carlos Alcaraz’s nine-match winning streak on Sunday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where the Dane captured his first title of the season. The sixth seed prevailed 7-6(6), 6-2 in a high-octane final to earn his fifth ATP Tour trophy.

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2025 Madrid prize money

The ATP Tour's top stars have arrived in Madrid for the Mutua Madrid Open. The ATP Masters 1000 event has announced a prize money total of €8,055,385 for the 2025 edition.

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Mutua Madrid Open 2025: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

The ATP Tour stars will head to Madrid, Spain for the Mutua Madrid Open. The 2025 edition of the tournament will be headlined by Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz and Casper Ruud.

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Djokovic training under Murray's watch in Madrid

Novak Djokovic is already in Madrid working hard in preparation for the Mutua Madrid Open, the fourth ATP Masters 1000 event of the season. The Serbian trained under the watchful eye of coach Andy Murray on Saturday at the Caja Magica. The former No.

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Goransson & Verbeek victorious in Munich, Arends & Johnson win Barcelona title

Andre Goransson and Sem Verbeek won the biggest trophy of their careers on Sunday when they upset top seeds and home favourites Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 6-4 for the BMW Open by Bitpanda title.

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20th April 2025

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Zverev surges past Shelton, completes Munich hat-trick

Alexander Zverev celebrated his 28th birthday in style on Sunday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda, where he soared to a record-equalling third Munich title. The home favourite produced an assured performance to defeat second seed Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4 and claim his 24th tour-level trophy.

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Alcaraz & Zverev each have a chance at World No. 2 Sunday

Both Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev have a chance to finish the week at No. 2 in the world. According to the PIF ATP Live Rankings, Alcaraz has the edge in the battle, leading Zverev by 165 points.

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What time is the Barcelona final?

Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune are set to compete in the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell final, which will take place Sunday at 4 p.m. CEST/10 a.m.

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What time is the Munich final?

Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton are set for an interesting BMW Open by Bitpanda final, which will take place Sunday not before 1:30 p.m. CEST/ 7:30 a.m.

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Alcaraz sets Rune clash in blockbuster Barcelona final

Carlos Alcaraz further showcased his versatility and tactical nous on Saturday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he surged into the championship match. The top seed tamed the windy conditions and a heavy-hitting Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to nine matches.

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Shelton rallies to reach Munich final, Zverev moves closer to hat-trick

Ben Shelton laid down a clay-court statement on Saturday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda, where he notched a slice of American history. The 22-year-old dug deep for a 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-4 victory over Francisco Cerundolo to seal his spot in the final at the newly-upgraded ATP 500 event.

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19th April 2025

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Alcaraz, Rune meet FC Barcelona players

The Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell is much more than a tennis event. It is also a meeting point for the city’s sports stars, who are all keen to visit the ATP 500 clay-court tournament and enjoy the show.

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Arthur Fils: How struggles, successes, watching Federer & Nadal have added up

Arthur Fils has proven himself one of the brightest young talents on the ATP Tour. A Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF alumnus, the Frenchman has competed on the world's grandest stages against the biggest stars in tennis.

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Fils advances to Barcelona semi-finals after Tsitsipas retires

Arthur Fils advanced to the semi-finals at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Friday after Stefanos Tsitsipas retired in the third game of their quarter-final clash.

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How Munich is maintaining tradition, ‘touch’ and ‘feel’ in its bold new ATP 500 era

The BMW Open by Bitpanda may have taken a big step forward in 2025, but that does not mean the clay-court event is ready to forget its roots. The tournament, which is being held as an ATP 500 for the first time this year, remains in its long-term home, Munich’s Iphitos Tennis Club.

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Alcaraz moves past De Minaur with stylish Barcelona win

Carlos Alcaraz kept alive his electric run of form on Friday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he extended his win streak to eight matches.

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Zverev rallies back from brink to sink Griekspoor in Munich

Alexander Zverev stepped up his game just in time to keep alive his hopes of a record-equalling title on Friday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda.

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What are the ATP Bonus Pool standings?

Thanks to the impact of OneVision, the transformational strategic plan that came into effect in 2023, there is plenty of Bonus Pool money up for grabs for players on the ATP Tour.

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18th April 2025

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Griekspoor on breaking ‘mental barrier’ in Zverev rivalry

When Tallon Griekspoor stepped on court to face Alexander Zverev in early March in Indian Wells, he couldn’t help but feel the weight of his five-match losing streak against the German.

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Nadal to be honoured at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal’s playing career came to an end last November, but the former No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings will still make an appearance at Roland Garros next month.

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Roland Garros announces semi-final schedule change

Roland Garros has announced that the second men’s semi-final on Friday 6 June will be a night-session match. Previously held at 5:30 p.m. local time, the second semi-final will now take place at 7.

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Alcaraz extends winning streak, reaches Barcelona QFs

Carlos Alcaraz moved one step closer to capturing his third Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell title on Thursday when he raced into the quarter-finals at the ATP 500. The Spaniard fought off heavy-hitting Laslo Djere 6-2, 6-4 in blustery conditions, extending his winning streak to seven following his Monte-Carlo title run last week.

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Nava's clay climb, from a backyard court to Challenger breakthrough

Emilio Nava has been on a clay-court journey — one that started on a backyard court in Los Angeles, took shape in Spain and is now yielding the best results of his life. The American has claimed three consecutive ATP Challenger Tour titles on that surface.

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17th April 2025

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Cerundolo delivers another early statement, reaches Munich QFs

Francisco Cerundolo’s debut campaign at the BMW Open by Bitpanda could hardly have started in more dominant fashion. The fifth-seeded Argentine on Thursday eased past Alexander Shevchenko 6-3, 6-2 to book his quarter-final spot in Munich.

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Ruud escapes trouble to beat Medjedovic, continues Barcelona title defence

Casper Ruud navigated two tricky sets against a big-hitting Hamad Medjedovic to continue his title defence Wednesday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell.

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Munich breakout star Dedura on his tennis identity and love of 'the grind'

With two tennis coaches for parents, it is perhaps unsurprising that Diego Dedura notched a piece of ATP Tour history on Wednesday in Munich. The 17-year-old No.

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2025 Roland Garros entry list: Defending champion Alcaraz, Sinner headline

The Roland Garros men’s singles main draw entry list was released on Tuesday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will try to lift the Coupe des Mousquetaires again in 2025 for the fifth major trophy of his career.

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Zverev cruises past Altmaier to Munich QFs

Alexander Zverev’s bid to complete a hat-trick of titles at the BMW Open by Bitpanda continued to gain pace on Wednesday afternoon in Munich.

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16th April 2025

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Thiem on Fonseca & Mensik: ‘I could watch them every week’

Dominic Thiem is having little trouble settling into life without competing on the ATP Tour, but that does not mean a life without tennis. The former No.

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Alcaraz overcomes Quinn in 'nervy' Barcelona opener

Carlos Alcaraz was dragged into a second-set tussle on Tuesday, but prevailed in fine fashion to extend his winning streak at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell to 11 matches.

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17-year-old Dedura-Palomero makes history in Munich opener

A whirlwind 72 hours ended with a moment of history for Diego Dedura-Palomero on Tuesday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda.

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15th April 2025

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Hanfmann upsets Mensik in Munich, Navone sinks Auger-Aliassime

Yannick Hanfmann channelled the support of the home fans to pull off an early upset on Tuesday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda. The 33-year-old German wild card defeated Jakub Mensik 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3 in Munich to halt the fast-rising #NextGenATP star’s recent momentum.

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Alcaraz riding high, but still wary of testing field in Barcelona

On Tuesday 20 April 2021, Carlos Alcaraz lost his opener in the main draw of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against Frances Tiafoe. Back then, as one of the future promises of the ATP Tour, a wild card allowed him to play on the Catalan clay as the No. 119 in the PIF ATP Rankings.

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Tsitsipas, Ruud make lightning starts in Barcelona

Four-time finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas continued his impressive record at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Tuesday. The Greek eased past big-serving Reilly Opelka 6-2, 6-2 to improve to 7-0 in opening rounds at the clay-court ATP 500 event.

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ATP Tour & Bitpanda announce multi-year global partnership

Bitpanda, Europe’s leading crypto platform, has signed a multi-year partnership with the ATP Tour, becoming an Official Partner.

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How Quinn has turned struggles to success ahead of Alcaraz opportunity

Late Sunday Ethan Quinn was receiving a massage after qualifying for the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell with a comeback three-set victory against former World No. 12 Borna Coric. The 21-year-old American texted his coach, Brian Garber, asking who he would play in the first round.

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Royer rising: The Frenchman forged in Eastern Europe

Despite being born in the outskirts of Paris, Valentin Royer’s earliest memories are not the sounds of a French café or busy cobblestone streets. The Frenchman instead spent much of his childhood across countries like Czechia, Poland and Serbia, where life carried a different tone.

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#NextGenATP Engel on meeting idol Nadal & coach Kohlschreiber’s ‘biggest flex'

Few 17-year-old’s have enjoyed a six-month period quite like the one Justin Engel has just experienced. In October, the #NextGenATP German became the first player born in 2007 or later to win an ATP Tour match when he defeated Coleman Wong in Almaty.

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Rune, Rublev earn bruising Barcelona wins

Holger Rune produced a big-hitting response to his recent physical troubles on Monday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. The 21-year-old struck 28 winners in a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas to advance to the second round at the clay-court ATP 500 event.

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