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Iga Swiatek reaches Madrid Open quarterfinals after ‘relaxed’ day during blackout

MADRID: Power was restored at the Caja Magica tennis complex Tuesday and the Madrid Open resumed with a packed schedule that included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals after a “more relaxed” day because of the blackout. Following the major blackout that prompted 22 matches to be postponed on Monday, Swiatek returned to the center court and defeated Diana Shnaider 6-0, 6-7 (3), 6-4 to stay on track to defend her title in the Spanish capital. “I liked yesterday. I think the whole world was just more relaxed, kind of, obviously the people who didn’t lose because of this,” she said.

Madrid Open to resume following Monday’s power cut

Play at the Madrid Open will resume as scheduled on Tuesday following Monday’s power cut.

Power outage still affecting Madrid Open tennis tournament. Opening of the gates delayed on Tuesday.

MADRID: There was still no power at the Caja Magica tennis complex that is hosting the Madrid Open on Tuesday, putting in jeopardy the resumption of play a day after several matches had to be canceled. Tournament organizers said the opening of the gates for fans was delayed until 11 a.m. local time (0900 GMT) because of the outage.

With the ‘Big Three’ era firmly behind us, will we ever witness that level of unrelenting dominance again in tennis?

It was standing room only at Carlos Alcaraz’s press conference last Wednesday at the Caja Magica, where the Spaniard announced he was withdrawing from the Madrid Open due to two separate injuries in his right and left legs.

"Not Sure If I Will Come Back...": Downbeat Novak Djokovic's Big Statement After Madrid Open Exit

Novak Djokovic admits he may have played his last-ever match in Madrid after he crashed out in his opening round at the Caja Magica on Saturday. . The fourth-seeded Djokovic suffered a second consecutive opening defeat, after losing his opener against Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo two weeks ago.

Ons Jabeur returns from injury seeking elusive top form

MADRID: There is a quote from the animated movie “Ratatouille” that Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur loves.

Alcaraz blames ‘demanding sport’ for Madrid withdrawal but should be fit for French Open

MADRID: Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday because of muscle injuries, saying he didn’t want to risk making things worse before the French Open. The third-ranked Spaniard blamed his injuries on the “really tight” schedule that is part of the “demanding sport” of tennis. Alcaraz said he has not fully recovered from the upper leg ailment that bothered him during the Barcelona Open final last Sunday. He also said he has a left leg injury.

Nadal to make Rome return against qualifier

Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves the ball to Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka during the 2024 ATP Tour Madrid Open tournament round of 16 tennis match at Caja Magica in Madrid on April 30, 2024. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)

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Iga Swiatek reaches Madrid Open quarterfinals after ‘relaxed’ day during blackout

Madrid Open to resume following Monday’s power cut

Power outage still affecting Madrid Open tennis tournament. Opening of the gates delayed on Tuesday.

With the ‘Big Three’ era firmly behind us, will we ever witness that level of unrelenting dominance again in tennis?

"Not Sure If I Will Come Back...": Downbeat Novak Djokovic's Big Statement After Madrid Open Exit

Ons Jabeur returns from injury seeking elusive top form

Alcaraz blames ‘demanding sport’ for Madrid withdrawal but should be fit for French Open

Nadal to make Rome return against qualifier