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Madrid Open 2023: Spain counts down to Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek finals - 'Air of anticipation'

Carlos Alcaraz was treated to more adulation in his homeland as the 20-year-old made it a birthday to remember by moving to within one win of retaining his Madrid title. The World No.2 will meet a major underdog in Sunday's final, but that's not the case in the WTA draw as the top two seeds lock horns in a battle that could be an early chapter in a burgeoning high-profile rivalry. Ad Paul Hassall was at the Caja Magica to witness the action and look ahead to Iga Swiatek v Aryna Sabalenka: Part Eight.

Beyond Growth: Why the focus should be on reducing inequality instead of GDP

European leaders reportedly avoided a winter recession in 2022/2023 as forecasts for the first three months of the year lifted the outlook for growth and slightly lowered inflation projections. Economic output rose 0.3% in the first three months of this year.

Exclusive: Bjorn Borg backs flawless Carlos Alcaraz to be No.1 for 'many years', hopes to see Rafa Nadal at French Open

Flawless Carlos Alcaraz will be world No. 1 for “many years”, according to Bjorn Borg, who is crossing his fingers that Rafael Nadal can recover from injury in time to feature at the French Open. Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday by progressing to the Madrid Open final with a straight-sets win over Borna Coric on Friday.

Nadal to miss Rome Masters as French Open fears grow

Rafael Nadal .Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP

Recovering Nadal to miss Italian Open

Rafa Nadal will miss next week's Italian Open as he has yet to regain full fitness from the hip injury he sustained at January's Australian Open, casting further doubt over his participation in the French Open.

Rafael Nadal injury: French Open hopes suffer fresh blow following Rome Masters withdrawal

Rafael Nadal’s hopes of being fit for the French Open have suffered a fresh blow after he announced his withdrawal from the Rome Masters. Nadal – a 10-time champion of the competition – has not been in action since losing in the Australian Open second round due to a hip injury.

Formula E considering a return to Canada as new GEN3 engine revolutionizes sport

Formula E's chief executive officer says that a Canadian stop on the electric car racing circuit would make a lot of sense.

Giro d'Italia 2023: Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart prepared to play the long game for GC hopes in Italy

Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) says he is prepared to «bide his time» at the Giro d'Italia during an expected GC battle with Primoz Roglic (Team Jumbo Visma) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick-Step). Briton Geoghegan Hart triumphed at the Giro in 2020 as he picked up his first Grand Tour success. Ad It's been a difficult period since then — chiefly due to a combination of illness and injury — but he won the recent Tour of the Alps to indicate he is one of the riders in contention for the maglia rosa.

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Madrid Open 2023: Spain counts down to Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek finals - 'Air of anticipation'

Beyond Growth: Why the focus should be on reducing inequality instead of GDP

Exclusive: Bjorn Borg backs flawless Carlos Alcaraz to be No.1 for 'many years', hopes to see Rafa Nadal at French Open

Nadal to miss Rome Masters as French Open fears grow

Recovering Nadal to miss Italian Open

Rafael Nadal injury: French Open hopes suffer fresh blow following Rome Masters withdrawal

Formula E considering a return to Canada as new GEN3 engine revolutionizes sport

Giro d'Italia 2023: Britain's Tao Geoghegan Hart prepared to play the long game for GC hopes in Italy