LIVE COMMENTARY: Karen Khachanov v Kei Nishikori, 10am GMT: Madrid Open, Round 1, Tuesday 5th May 2021
Russian Karen Khachanov takes on Japanese Kei Nishikori in the first round at the 2021 Madrid Open and here you can follow all the live…
News Archives: 05/2021
‘The only player as good as Carlos Alcaraz was at 15 was Rafa Nadal’, says expert
Greg Rusedski said Rafael Nadal is the only player he has seen who was as good as Carlos Alcaraz at 15, but it is too…
‘Everybody can think and act differently’ – Benoit Paire responds to criticism by Dominic Thiem
Benoit Paire has responded to Dominic Thiem criticising his recent conduct and decision to continue playing while unmotivated. The Frenchman said he doesn’t have any…
‘To play Rafa Nadal is a dream come true’ – Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Madrid Open showdown
Carlos Alcaraz said it is “a dream come true” to be able to face his idol Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Madrid…
Dominic Thiem: ‘Madrid conditions are perfect for me, but expectations are low’
World No. 4 Dominic Thiem said the Madrid Open conditions are ‘perfect for his game’, but his expectations are low ahead of his return to…
Up to 1,000 fans per court to be allowed at Roland Garros – reveals sports minister
Up to 1,000 spectators will be allowed into each of three main Roland Garros showcourts for the first 10 days of the French Open, sports…
‘One of my most perfect weeks’ – Alexander Zverev reflects on 2018 Madrid triumph
Alexander Zverev has described his 2018 Madrid Masters title run as “one of the most perfect weeks in my life” ahead of the 2021 tournament.…
Aslan Karatsev: ‘The game of Roger Federer cannot be compared. I would like to play him’
Aslan Karatsev said he would like to play childhood idol Roger Federer and that it is “phenomenal” the Swiss legend is able to keep himself…
‘It’s crazy how it goes sometimes’ Dimitrov first seed out at Madrid Masters
Grigor Dimitrov has suffered another setback on the clay, losing in the first round to South African Lloyd Harris. Grigor Dimitrov became the first seeded…
‘It’s step-by-step’ Daniil Medvedev measured in plan to improve on clay
Daniil Medvedev has set himself realistic but important goals to improve his form on clay, a surface on which he has historically struggled. Daniil Medvedev…
