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Alcaraz must heed injury wake-up call as absence leaves hole in clay-court season

Smart scheduling is key to longevity and avoiding injuries, and the Spaniard has sometimes paid for his imprudence

The Guardian - UK

Aussie spoils locals' fun in Madrid's Caja Magica

Queenslander Adam Walton has enjoyed a fine win in Madrid's Caja Magica to arrest a miserable sequence of Aussie losses at the clay-court event.

AAP

Naomi Osaka revitalised in Madrid thanks to new travel partner

The Japanese star cast doubt on her future in the sport after an early loss in Miami.

The Independent UK

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Swiatek leads players’ surprise as WTA head Portia Archer quits after two years

WTA chief executive Portia Archer shocked players on the tour after emailing her resignation this week, less than two years after she was appointed

The Guardian - UK

Stosur crew's tough task to escape BJK Cup wilderness

Australia's tennis women must beat France in a tough overseas BJK Cup tie if they are to even have a chance of winning next year's event.

AAP

Iga Swiatek has Rafael Nadal on call for advice as she starts strong in Madrid

Swiatek spent a training block at Nadal’s academy in Majorca and received coaching advice from the 22-time grand slam champion

The Independent UK

Katie Boulter relishing challenge of clay court season after advancing at Madrid Open

Boulter is the only British female in the singles and takes on Jessica Pegula in the second round

The Independent UK

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Wail Madrid: Kasatkina's ranking nadir as Aussies crash

Daria Kasatkina's difficult season, following her break from tennis after reaching "breaking point", has continued with an agonising defeat in the Madrid Open.

AAP

‘Tennis is about being fluid’: how Iga Swiatek is drawing on her time with Rafael Nadal to regain No 1 spot

Winner of six grand slams is changing her strategy after a run of poor results, helped by time in Spain with tennis legend

The Guardian - UK

Depression candy and death stares: inside the secret world of the tennis locker room

Coco Gauff, Belinda Bencic and Jannik Sinner give an insight into what really goes on behind the scenes in the loneliest communal space in sport

The Guardian - UK

Jannik Sinner says Alcaraz’s absence from Madrid Open ‘tough to swallow’

Jannik Sinner, who is chasing a record fifth straight Masters title, described Carlos Alcaraz’s injury withdrawal from the Madrid Open as ‘tough to swallow’

The Guardian - UK

Wrist injury forces Alcaraz to question defence of French Open crown

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday admitted a right wrist injury could prevent him from defending his French Open title and terminate his chance of pursuing a calendar Grand Slam.

Radio France Internationale

Jannik Sinner: I hope Carlos Alcaraz’s absence will not be a long one

The Spaniard admitted he was racing to be fit for the French Open after suffering a wrist injury.

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz awaiting test results for wrist injury with French Open title defence at risk

Alcaraz sustained the wrist injury at the Barcelona Open and has since skipped the Madrid Open

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In absence of Carlos Alcaraz, meet the Spanish star ready to ‘explode’ in Madrid

INTERVIEW: After his breakthrough run in Miami, Martin Landaluce tells Jamie Braidwood about the advice he has received from his idols Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz and explains why his ‘healthy rivalry’ with Rafael Jodar can help both on their rise up the rankings

The Independent UK

Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris celebrate big wins at Laureus World Sports Awards

Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris were among the award winners on Monday night

Evening Standard

Jack Draper in race to be fit for French Open after latest injury

British No2 has pulled out of the Madrid and Italian Opens

Radio France Internationale

French tennis star Fils continues return from injury with Barcelona Open title

French tennis player Arthur Fils on Monday rose five places to 25 in the ATP world rankings after beating Andrey Rublev to lift the Barcelona Open.

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The Guardian - UK

Jack Draper faces French Open fitness race as knee injury worries deepen

Jack Draper has been sidelined for at least another month as injuries continue to disrupt his hopes of establishing himself as one of the top tennis players in the world

The Independent UK

Injured Jack Draper issues French Open update after pulling out of Madrid and Rome

The Brit is set to plummet down the world rankings as a result of failing to defend significant ranking points in Madrid and Rome

The Guardian - UK

Raducanu withdraws from Madrid Open as illness absence nears two months

Emma Raducanu has extended her absence from the WTA tour due to a viral illness to two months by withdrawing from the Madrid Open

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m extremely lucky to be here’: Jelena Dokic on childhood dreams and talking tennis

Australia’s former world No 4 player and now respected pundit speaks about highs and lows in her life, and the importance of family on success

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic withdraws from third straight tournament as injury woes continue

The three-time Madrid Open champion will not take part in the tournament this year

The Independent UK

Marketa Vondrousova charged with refusing anti-doping test after revealing acute stress reaction: ‘I reached a breaking point’

Marketa Vondrousova, who won Wimbledon in 2023, hit out at a “serious intrusion into my privacy” during a doping control visit in December

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz out of Madrid Open after admitting injury ‘more serious than expected’

Alcaraz pulled out of the Barcelona Open this week due to a wrist injury

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