Iga Swiatek retires at Madrid Open due to illness as tough 2026 continues The Pole revealed afterwards that she has been battling a virus The Independent UK · Apr 25
Flimsy Aussie clay-court challenge blown away in Madrid Australian players are enduring clay-court struggles, with their challenge at the Madrid Open dynamited before the tournament even enters its business week. AAP · Apr 25
Demon caned by 19-year-old 'new Alcaraz' in Madrid Open A 19-year-old Spanish youngster, who's being tipped to follow in Carlos Alcaraz's path, has given Alex de Minaur a chastening clay-court lesson in Madrid. AAP · Apr 24
Jannik Sinner reacts to Carlos Alcaraz’s French Open withdrawal: ‘It’s very sad’ Sinner’s great rival has been forced to miss Roland-Garros with a wrist injury The Independent UK · Apr 24
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz ruled out of French Open due to injury Alcaraz has already been forced out of the Barcelona Open and Madrid Open due to the wrist issue The Independent UK · Apr 24
Travelling to Spain? Here’s what new in 2026, from heritage hotels to cultural sights Visitors to Spain will have a wealth of choice in 2026, with a number of new hotels, museums and attractions. Euronews · Apr 24
Leylah Fernandez spurred on by impulsive Man City trip for Madrid Open challenge Fernandez travelled from Stuttgart to Madrid via the Etihad Stadium to catch City’s clash with Arsenal. The Independent UK · Apr 24
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 · Apr 24
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 · Apr 23
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 · Apr 23
Iga Swiatek hails legend Rafael Nadal for his coaching advice as she advances in Madrid Open IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 23
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 · Apr 23
Tottenham hit with fine and warned by UEFA for delaying kick-off in Champions League clash Spurs have also been warned for after picking up five yellow cards against Atletico Madrid Evening Standard · Apr 23
New global union launched amid row between Fifa and Fifpro over player welfare The new players’ union was unveiled in Madrid on Thursday The Independent UK · Apr 23
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Rafael Jodar cheered on by Jude Bellingham as rising star shines at Madrid Open The Real Madrid star was among the crowd as 19-year-old Jodar made his debut in the Spanish capital.
AAP · Apr 22 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.
Euronews · Apr 22 Spain's far-right Vox returns to power in regional coalition government with Popular Party During a debate in Spain's national parliament on Wednesday, Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the PP-Vox agreement in Extremadura "a kick to the constitution."
Euronews · Apr 22 Madrid hosts Experience Macao Roadshow showcasing culture, food and tourism The Experience Macao Roadshow in Madrid offered visitors interactive activities, cultural performances and gastronomy highlighting the Asian territory’s tourism appeal.
Euronews · Apr 22 Lions, mascots and robots: Macao displays its charms to captivate audiences in Madrid The Experience Macao Roadshow has brought culture, gastronomy and entertainment to the Madrid public, with an open-air nighttime closing. The initiative is part of the region's strategy to attract European tourists and diversify its market.
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Man Utd considering summer move for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni Champions League qualification is within touching distance for the third-placed Red Devils.
Latin Times · Apr 21 Machado, Rubio Teams to Hold Talks on Venezuela Transition Plan That May Offer Amnesty to Some Regime Officials - REPORT The negotiations come after Machado organized a massive rally in Madrid over the weekend, fueling speculation about her return to Venezuela
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21 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 Independent UK · Apr 21 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 · Apr 21 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
The Independent UK · Apr 21 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