Mutua Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek Wins Revenge Match Over Alexandra Eala

World No. 2 and 2024 Mutua Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek was in a deep sweat for a set and a half.  Alexandra Eala, the teenage Filipina player who upset her in straight sets at the Miami Open, was knocking on the door of another upset. Then, Swiatek tightened up her game. She minimized the […]

wendioliveros  •  24 Apr 2025
Mutua Madrid Open: Bencic, Raducanu, and Sakkari Win 1st Round Matches

It is the second day of WTA Round 1 action at the Mutua Madrid Open.  There were big winners on the day, and a former champion lost. 1. Belinda Bencic over Zeynep Sonmez Belinda Bencic dropped just two games (6-0, 6-2) in her match (against qualifier Zeynep Sonmez from Turkey.  It was an extra special […]

wendioliveros  •  23 Apr 2025
Spanish Sports Outlet Doubts Carlos Alcaraz Can Play Mutua Madrid Open

Carlos Alcaraz suffered a leg injury in his Barcelona Open finals loss to Holger Rune.  An MRI was expected to determine the extent of the injury. While we have not heard anything regarding the MRI results, there are troubling signs that he may not be able to play the Mutua Madrid Open. Alcaraz reportedly cancelled […]

wendioliveros  •  22 Apr 2025
Netflix Carlos Alcaraz ‘My Way’ Documentary Drops Tomorrow, April 23, 2025

Netflix has been teasing the Carlos Alcaraz “My Way” documentary for months, and it finally drops tomorrow, April 23, 2025.  This is a highly anticipated behind-the-scenes look at Alcaraz’s life and career. Alcaraz himself added to the buzz by getting a temporary tattoo on his right arm with the release date.  That tattoo was first […]

wendioliveros  •  22 Apr 2025
Mutua Madrid Open: Alexandra Eala And Naomi Osaka Have Opposite Round 1 Results

Alexandra Eala and Naomi Osaka were in action in the opening round of 128 action on Tuesday at the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open. Eala is the rising star with a breakthrough tournament at the Miami Open.  The Rafael Nadal Academy graduate is comfortable on the clay and had an easy first-round win over Viktoriya Tomova […]

wendioliveros  •  22 Apr 2025
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix: Jelena Ostapenko Gets 1st Career Win Over Aryna Sabalenka In Final

In less than 90 minutes, Jelena Ostapenko shocked World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka en route to her first Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title. Eyes on the prize, and now it’s hers 😆@JelenaOstapenk8 defeats the World No.1 to win her first Stuttgart singles title, 6-4, 6-1!#PorscheTennis pic.twitter.com/9FeBYIvbuE — wta (@WTA) April 21, 2025 Ostapenko was winless […]

wendioliveros  •  21 Apr 2025
Sunday’s ATP Tennis Winners: Alexander Zverev in Munich, Holger Rune in Barcelona

Easter Sunday does not mean a break for ATP tennis.  Two clay court tournaments were happening in Europe. Alexander Zverev, the two-time champion of the BMW Open in Munich, was seeking his third win against Ben Shelton. Holger Rune was vying for his first-ever victory at the Barcelona Open over hometown favorite and two-time champion […]

wendioliveros  •  20 Apr 2025
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Final Preview: Jelena Ostapenko vs. Aryna Sabalenka

It is an unusual week in the tennis calendar where fans are treated to a Monday final at the 2025 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.  It is an indoor tournament, so weather is not the reason, but Good Friday delayed play. Jelena Ostapenko, fresh off her sixth straight win over Iga Swiatek on Saturday, capitalized on […]

wendioliveros  •  20 Apr 2025
Barcelona Open Final Preview: Carlos Alcaraz Vs. Holger Rune

Easter Sunday’s Barcelona Open final features a pair of 21-year-old tennis stars who have played well this week:  Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune. Alcaraz considers the Barcelona Open his home tournament, and he will have tremendous crowd as he attempts to lift the trophy for the third time.  He was the 2022 and 2023 […]

wendioliveros  •  19 Apr 2025