What to expect from the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open

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Clay season makes its way throughout Spain, arriving in the sophisticated capital of Madrid. Hosted in the renowned Caja Mágica, the 1000 Masters event proves to be a fan favourite in the clay period of the tour. The Open, which runs from the 23rd of April till the 4th of May, is a tournament to follow closely due to the fierce competition from top seeds such as Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, in addition to the highly anticipated performances of tennis’s rising stars João Fonseca and Mirra Andreeva.

The Open provides significant ranking points for both ATP and WTA players to potentially gather ahead of prestigious Grand Slams such as Roland Garros and Wimbledon, hence why players love this tournament just as much as fans do. Due to its high altitude and tough clay court, the Madrid Open provides a slight difference in play during the clay period of the tour, helping to ultimately create a unique and thrilling game to watch.

Featuring players like women’s world No. 2 Iga Świątek and recent Barcelona Open champion Holger Rune, who both thrive on the beloved clay surface, as well as the anticipated return of three-time Madrid Open champion Novak Djokovic after his short hiatus from the tournament. The Serbian player hopes to secure his fourth Madrid Open win and also to achieve his 100th ATP title.

The tournament also marks the return of the 2024 Madrid Open Men’s Singles Champion Andrey Rublev and Women’s Singles Champion Iga Świątek in their aim to defend their titles on the celebrated clay courts. Both sides of the draws are extremely open, with intense competition guaranteed, with names like Daniil Medvedev and Coco Gauff looking to make their mark in the Caja Mágica. In addition to tennis’s rising stars Mirra Andreeva, who advances to the 3rd round of the tournament, and João Fonseca, who faces Tommy Paul next in the 64th round, this event is destined to be a must-see.