Madrid Open organisers have apologised to players and fans for the “unacceptable decision” to not allow the women’s doubles finalists to make presentation speeches. Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia beat Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4 on…
Nadal to miss Madrid Open after recovery setback
Rafael Nadal will miss next week’s Madrid Open after a setback in his recovery from a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open in January. Nadal, a 22-time major champion, announced this on Thursday, in a video published on his…
*Court rules on Lagos monarch’s alleged fake kidnapping suit May 17 (Guardian)*ASUU strike: Students protest in Lagos, Benin, vow to block N’ Assembly, airports (Punch)
Court rules on Lagos monarch’s alleged fake kidnapping suit May 17 (Guardian) Justice Hakeem Oshodi of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja , yesterday, fixed May 17, for judgment in a fake kidnapping suit involving the dethroned Monarch, Mutiu…
Alcaraz breezes past Zverev in Madrid to secure fifth ATP crown
Carlos Alcaraz secured his fifth ATP Tour title and second Masters 1000 crown by cruising past defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-1 at the Madrid Open on Sunday. Alcaraz became the first player to ever defeat Rafael Nadal and Novak…
Virtual Madrid Open: Andy Murray & Kiki Bertens clinch titles
Andy Murray won the Madrid Open for a third time on Thursday without even leaving the comfort of his sofa. With tennis suspended until at least mid-July, the Scot emerged triumphant in a contest of 16 leading ATP players who…
Andy Murray signs up for virtual Madrid Open
Andy Murray will swap his racquet for a controller after he signed up to compete in a virtual version of the Madrid Open at the end of the month. Sixteen men and 16 women will take part in a four-day…
