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DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

From ball girls to birthday cake — tennis sure has form when it comes to sexism

As the Madrid Open faces criticism for a tournament riddled with incidents of gender inequality, Martha Alexander takes a closer look at the the sexism problem plaguing elite tennis

Evening Standard

Madrid Open ‘ball girls’ outfits spark sexism row

The Madrid Open has also been embroiled in controversy surrounding women players being ‘silenced’ and birthday cakes

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka triumphs against rival Iga Swiatek to win Madrid Open

The world’s second best player, Aryna Sabalenka, sealed a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory against her main rival, the world No 1 Iga Swiatek, in the final of the Madrid Open

The Guardian - UK

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Russia’s Kudermetova defeats Pegula to reach Madrid Open semifinals

Veronika Kudermetova reached the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event for the first time by upsetting third-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-4, 0-6, 6-4 at the Madrid Open on May 3.

The Hindu

Cameron Norrie bows out of the Madrid Open after defeat to Zhizhen Zhang

Zhang hit back to record a 2-6 7-6 (2) 7-6 (2) win to set up a clash with eighth seed Taylor Fritz.

The Independent UK

Tsitsipas Says ‘Focus and Relaxation’ Key to Improved Serve after Win over Thiem

World number five Stefanos Tsitsipas landed 39 straight first serves en route to claiming a 3-6 6-1 7-6(5) comeback win over Dominic Thiem at the Madrid Open, with the Greek crediting his focus and relaxation for his near-perfect serving performance. Tsitsipas looked in danger of falling in his first match…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Medvedev, Sabalenka Win Opening Matches in Madrid

Second-seeded Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open after beating qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday in the Russian's first match of the tournament. In the women’s draw, second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated No. 115 Camila Osorio 6-4, 7-5. The third-ranked Medvedev leads the men’s circuit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Daniil Medvedev sets up Madrid Open tie with Playstation friend Shevchenko

Daniil Medvedev reached the third round of the Madrid Open with victory over Andrea Vavassori to set up a match with his Playstation friend Alexander Shevchenko

The Guardian - UK

Andy Murray makes brave Wimbledon claim after equalling worst ever run

Andy Murray crashed out of the Madrid Open first round to Andrea Vavassori earlier this week but he is still adamant he can win his third Wimbledon title this summer

Daily Mirror

Alcaraz survives Ruusuvuori scare in Madrid opener

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has fought back from a set down to beat 41st-ranked Emil Ruusuvuori 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 and avoid an upset in his first match of the Madrid Open

The Hindu

Casper Ruud’s miserable 2023 continues with early Madrid Open exit

Casper Ruud suffered another early loss on clay, losing 6-3, 6-4 to young Italian Matteo Arnaldi in the second round of the Madrid Open

The Guardian - UK

Andy Murray still holds Wimbledon title hopes despite equalling worst-ever run

The Scot suffered a 6-2 7-6 (7) loss to Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori at the Madrid Open, his fourth defeat in a row.

The National (Scotland)

Andy Murray equals worst run of career - but still holds Wimbledon hopes

The Scot suffered a 6-2 7-6 (7) loss to Italian qualifier Andrea Vavassori at the Madrid Open, his fourth defeat in a row

The Independent UK

Fifteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva topples Beatriz Haddad Maia at Madrid Open

The Russian youngster Mirra Andreeva continued her impressive run at the Madrid Open, while Andy Murray lost to Andrea Vavassori

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Novak Djokovic follows Rafael Nadal as tennis star pulls out of Madrid Open

Novak Djokovic has become the latest star to pull out of competing at the Madrid Open due to an elbow injury, sparking fears he might not fit for the French Open

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