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Madrid Open organisers apologise to women's doubles finalists who were not allowed speeches - 'We made a mistake'

The Madrid Open organisers have apologised for a controversial tournament where there were no speeches made after the women's doubles final won by Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday. Four days after the tournament concluded, chief executive Gerard Tsobanian wrote on Twitter: «We sincerely apologise to all the players and fans who expect more of the Mutua Madrid Open tournament.

Madrid Open apologises for 'unacceptable' decision

Madrid Open organisers have apologised for not allowing the women's doubles finalists to speak on court during the prize-giving ceremony following Sunday’s match.

Exclusive: Holger Rune insists he is not a tennis 'bad boy' ahead of the Italian Open and French Open

Holger Rune insists he is not the 'bad boy' of tennis ahead of the Italian Open. The Dane was caught up in controversy at the Madrid Open which saw him get reprimanded by umpire Carlos Bernardes. Ad He has also had a running dispute with Stan Wawrinka which began at the end of last year.

Italian Open must offer women equal pay before 2025, says Jabeur

World number seven Ons Jabeur said women players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open after tournament organisers announced plans to achieve pay parity by 2025.

Andy Murray crashes out of Italian Open in Rome in the first round to Fabio Fognini in three sets

Andy Murray has been knocked out of the Italian Open in the first round after losing 6-4 4-6 6-4 to home favourite Fabio Fognini. The 35-year-old pushed Fognini all the way, but the Italian was able to regain his composure in the third set to take a 5-4 lead in the head-to-head record against his familiar foe. Ad Fognini, who was given a wild card to play in Rome, will play Miomir Kecmanovic in the second round.

Iga Swiatek 'not going to care' about French Open favourite tag as she targets third Roland-Garros

Iga Swiatek says she is unfazed by her favourite tag heading into the French Open as she targets a third Roland-Garros title. The world No.1 won in Paris without dropping a set in 2020 and followed up with another impressive victory last year. Ad She has highlighted the importance of cutting out external pressures heading into a Grand Slam and focusing on the enjoyment of playing at the tournament.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Lionel Messi win Laureus Awards

Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi took the top honors at the annual Laureus World Sports Awards.

Daniil Medvedev hopes sliding improvement on clay will bring first win after 0-3 start at Italian Open

For a former world No. 1 and Grand Slam winner, Daniil Medvedev has an unwanted record against his name that sticks out. At the Italian Open, which is one of the nine Masters 1000 events on tour – behind only Grand Slams and the Nitto ATP Finals in terms of prestige – Medvedev has never won a match.

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Madrid Open organisers apologise to women's doubles finalists who were not allowed speeches - 'We made a mistake'

Madrid Open apologises for 'unacceptable' decision

Exclusive: Holger Rune insists he is not a tennis 'bad boy' ahead of the Italian Open and French Open

Italian Open must offer women equal pay before 2025, says Jabeur

Andy Murray crashes out of Italian Open in Rome in the first round to Fabio Fognini in three sets

Iga Swiatek 'not going to care' about French Open favourite tag as she targets third Roland-Garros

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Lionel Messi win Laureus Awards

Daniil Medvedev hopes sliding improvement on clay will bring first win after 0-3 start at Italian Open