1. Serena Williams on the Right Track to Defend Madrid Open Title

    Serena Williams breezed through Maria Kirilenko in the third round of the 2013 Madrid Open on Thursday, setting the stage for a second consecutive title at the tournament...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 9 days ago 253 reads 1 comments

  2. Madrid Open 2013 Results: Roger Federer's Abrupt Loss Paves Way for Rafael Nadal

    After Roger Federer 's shocking loss to No. 14 seed Kei Nishikori at the Madrid Open on Thursday, Rafael Nadal is in prime position to win the tournament...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 9 days ago 735 reads 2 comments

  3. Rafael Nadal vs. David Ferrer: Madrid Open Clash Will Be Rafa's Toughest Test

    With major upsets highlighting the opening rounds of the 2013 Madrid Open, two-time tournament champion Rafael Nadal will face his toughest test on Friday in the quarterfinals when he squares off with compatriot David Ferrer ...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 9 days ago 2,248 reads 5 comments

  4. Madrid Open 2013: When and Where to Watch Top Stars in Action This Weekend

    The clay-court action at the Manzanares Park Tennis Center is heating up as the 2013 Madrid Open gets set to conclude this weekend...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 9 days ago 823 reads 1 comments

  5. Madrid Open 2013 Schedule: Breaking Down Friday's Top Matchups on the Men's Side

    We're only to the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open, but the remaining matches are already must-see clashes. I guess that tends to happen when Rafael Nadal, the best clay player in history, is only the No...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 9 days ago 1,178 reads 3 comments

  6. Andy Murray vs. Tomas Berdych: Analyzing Madrid Open's Key Quarterfinal Matchup

    Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych square off in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Madrid Open. Each are ranked inside the Top 10, according to ATPWorldTour .com and possess the talent to win this tournament...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 9 days ago 1,444 reads 12 comments

  7. Rafael Nadal Will Cruise Past David Ferrer in Quarterfinals of Madrid Open

    Rafael Nadal is ranked No. 5 in the Association of Tennis Professionals' (ATP) world singles rankings. Not too shabby for the Spaniard...

    Matt Metzler Written by Matt Metzler about 9 days ago 1,172 reads 1 comments

  8. Madrid Open 2013 Results: Recapping Biggest Stories From Thursday's Action

    It's never a shock when Rafael Nadal cruises to an easy victory on clay, which is what happened on Thursday at the 2013 Madrid Open. Some things just never change...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 9 days ago 578 reads 1 comments

  9. Roger Federer's Disappointing Loss at Madrid Open Spells Trouble for French Open

    Roger Federer isn't the king of clay courts, but he was the defending champion of the Madrid Open heading into his third-round match with Kei Nishikori on Thursday afternoon...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 9 days ago 1,973 reads 33 comments

  10. Madrid Open 2013: Top Contenders Best Positioned to Reach Finals

    The Madrid Open is not a Grand Slam, but it remains one of the better tennis tournaments each season. Featuring players such as Novak Djokovic , Rafael Nadal , Serena Williams ...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 9 days ago 380 reads 0 comments

  11. Caroline Wozniacki's Early Exit in Madrid Highlights Disturbing Trend

    The only thing more disturbing than Caroline Wozniacki 's first-round loss at the 2013 Madrid Open is the fact that defeats like that one hardly come as a shock nowadays. The world's 10th-ranked female tennis player has taken a plunge from the No.

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 10 days ago 589 reads 0 comments

  12. Novak Djokovic's Guide to Rebounding Following Early Madrid Open Exit

    Novak Djokovic is now in the recovery stage following his stunning upset at the Madrid Open, where Grigor Dimitrov knocked off Djokovic 7-6, 6-7, 6-3. The first step in Djokovic 's recovery will be getting his ankle right...

    Sean Frye Written by Sean Frye about 10 days ago 1,236 reads 1 comments

  13. Madrid Open 2013: Recent Results from Tennis' Top Stars

    With the French Open about two weeks around the corner, the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open gives some of tennis' greatest stars the chance to fine-tune their game before preparing for the next major championship...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 10 days ago 7,653 reads 0 comments

  14. Analyzing Roger Federer's Round of 16 Loss to Kei Nishikori in Madrid

    Kei Nishikori defeated Roger Federer in the round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open 6-4, 1-6 and 6-2. Federer was broken early in the first set and never looked close to breaking back...

    Sanibel Chai Written by Sanibel Chai about 10 days ago 814 reads 6 comments

  15. Federer Suffers Shock Defeat in Madrid

    Defending champion Roger Federer crashed out of the Mutua Madrid Open after suffering a third round 6-4 1-6 6-2 defeat to an impressive Kei Nishikori...

    Dan Steckenberg Written by Dan Steckenberg about 10 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  16. Roger Federer Upset by Kei Nishikori in 3rd Round of 2013 Madrid Open

    Three-time Madrid Open champion Roger Federer was unable to save a crucial break-point in the first set on Thursday and went on to suffer an upset loss in the third round to 14th-seeded Kei Nishikori at the clay-court event, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 10 days ago 6,853 reads 169 comments

  17. Defending Champ Federer Upset at Madrid Open

    . @keinishikori upsets defending champion #Federer 64 16 62 in the @MutuaMadridOpen 3R. http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/05/19/Madrid-Thursday-Federer...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 10 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  18. Serena Williams' Clay-Court Season Will Be Judged by French Open Performance

    This time last year, Serena Williams was firing on all cylinders at the Madrid Open, much like she is in 2013...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 10 days ago 818 reads 3 comments

  19. Andy Murray vs. Gilles Simon: Madrid Open Clash Is Top Matchup of 3rd Round

    If you were looking for a must-watch match from the third round of the Madrid Open on the men's side, look no further than Andy Murray facing Gilles Simon. Murray is the No. 3 seed in this tournament and No...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 10 days ago 1,443 reads 4 comments

  20. Madrid Open 2013: Full Analysis, Predictions for Top Round of 16 Matchups

    With the 2013 French Open just a few weeks away, the best tennis players in the world are all desperate to find good form on clay heading into the Grand Slam...

    Dan Talintyre Written by Dan Talintyre about 10 days ago 2,364 reads 2 comments

  21. Breaking Down How Roger Federer Can Repeat as Champion at 2013 Madrid Open

    Roger Federer may be facing more questions than answers heading into the French Open later this month, but as a three-time champion at the Madrid Open, the Swiss legend is certainly a threat to repeat in the Spanish capital this May...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 10 days ago 773 reads 5 comments

  22. Rafael Nadal Must Win Madrid Open to Help Prepare for Roland Garros

    Rafael Nadal is not used to being an underdog at the French Open, but that is what he will be if he does not win at the Mutua Madrid Open. The Spanish star has dominated his opponents on clay courts throughout his career...

    Rob Goldberg Written by Rob Goldberg about 10 days ago 708 reads 2 comments

  23. Madrid Open 2013: How Shocking Upsets Will Affect Top Stars at French Open

    Defending Australian Open singles champions Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka suffered shocking early-round exits at the Madrid Open this week, raising serious ...

    Patrick Clarke Written by Patrick Clarke about 10 days ago 576 reads 0 comments

  24. Rafael Nadal's Clinical 2nd-Round Win Is Positive Sign Going Forward

    It wasn't flashy, powerful or overly dominant. It was clinical, clean, efficient and precise. Wednesday's second-round win over Benoit Paire at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open was classic Rafael Nadal ...

    Tim Keeney Written by Tim Keeney about 10 days ago 992 reads 3 comments

  25. Nadal Eases into Madrid Third Round

    Rafael Nadal started his bid to win a fifth title this year with a 6-3 6-4 victory over world number 37 Benoit Paire at the Madrid Open...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 10 days ago 1,039 reads 0 comments