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World Number One Swiatek Calls For Prize Money Equality
World number one Iga Swiatek on Wednesday called for prize money equality between WTA and ATP events. The reigning French Open and US Open champion is preparing to compete at the Madrid Open after retaining her Stuttgart title last weekend, defeating world number two Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Swiatek won a little more than 100,000 euros ($111,000), which some contrasted to Carlos Alcaraz's 475,000 euros ($526,000) haul for triumphing at the Barcelona Open.
Andreeva, 15, gets 1st tour-level win; Raducanu withdraws at Madrid Open
MADRID: After her backhand fell inside the baseline for match point, 15-year-old Mirra Andreeva raised both hands and covered her face. She couldn’t stop smiling as she headed to the net, as if not believing what had just happened.
Alcaraz goes for Spanish double, No. 1 spot at Madrid Open
MADRID: Carlos Alcaraz gets another chance to defend a title at home in Spain, and move closer to regaining the No. 1 ranking.
Ons Jabeur suffers injury scare ahead of French Open after pulling out of Madrid Masters
Ons Jabeur has suffered an injury scare with the French Open a little over a month away after being forced to pull out of this week's Madrid Masters.
Holder Jabeur withdraws from Madrid Open with calf injury
Defending champion Ons Jabeur said on Monday (Apr 24) she had withdrawn from the Madrid Open with a calf injury after retiring from the Stuttgart Open at the weekend.
Pliskova withdraws from Madrid Open with knee injury
Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from the Madrid Open due to a knee injury but the former world number one said she hopes to recover in time for next month's event in Rome ahead of the French Open.
Swiatek feeling settled as world No.1 ahead of French Open defence
Three-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek said she had to learn how to manage the pressure of being world number one and not let expectations weigh her down as the Pole prepares to defend her French Open title next month.