Madrid Open
The Madrid Open, also known as the Mutua Madrid Open is an ATP Tour Masters 1000 as well as WTA Tour 1000 series event that usually takes place in the last week of April every year. Former tennis player Feliciano Lopez is the tournament director of the Mutua Madrid Open.
Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion of the tournament in men's singles as he defeated Alexander Zverev in the final last year, 6–3, 6–1. Ons Jabeur triumphed in the women's singles tournament by defeating Jessica Pegula 7–5, 0–6, 6–2.
This year, Alcaraz will defend his title at the Madrid Open against the likes of Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev while Ons Jabeur will get competition from the likes of Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and more.
The 2023 Madrid Open will be the very edition of the tournament which will take place without the participation of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
History
The inaugural edition of the Madrid Open took place in 2002 and it was won by Andre Agassi following Jiri Novak's walkout in the final. The pair of Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor, were the inaugural men's doubles champions.
The inaugural edition of the tournament where women could also participate took place in 2009, with Dinara Safina winning after she comfortably took down Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-4 in the final
The most successful men's singles participant in tournament history has been Rafael Nadal as he has lifted five titles. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer have both won it thrice each while Andy Murray and Alexander Zverev have both won it twice each.
Petra Kvitova is the most successful female competitor at the Madrid Open, winning five titles while Simona Halep and Serena Williams have both won it twice each.
Dates and Venue
The Madrid Open took place at the Madrid Arena from 2002-2008 before shifting to La Caja Magica, which has been the permanent venue of the tournament since 2009. The stadium has three courts, with the main court the Estadio Manolo Santana having capacity of over 12000.
The Estadio Arantxa Sanchez Vicario has a capacity of 2923 while the Estadio 3 has a capacity of 1772.
This year, The Mutua Madrid Open will take place from April 26 - 7 May.
Points Distribution and Prize Money
| Event
| Round of 96
| Round of 64
| Round of 32
| Round of 16
| Quarter-final
| Semi-final
| Runner-up
| Winner
|
| Men's Singles
| €16,340
| €27,045
| €48,835
| €84,900
| €161,525
| €308,790
| €580,000
| €1,105,265
|
| Men's Doubles
| -
| -
| €15,780
| €29,300
| €54,840
| €108,190
| €202,850
| €382,420
|
| Event
| Round of 96
| Round of 64
| Round of 32
| Round of 16
| Quarter-final
| Semi-final
| Runner-up
| Winner
|
| Men's Singles
| 10
| 25
| 45
| 90
| 180
| 360
| 600
| 1000
|
| Men's Doubles
| -
| -
| 0
| 90
| 180
| 360
| 600
| 1000
|
| Event
| Round of 96
| Round of 64
| Round of 32
| Round of 16
| Quarter-final
| Semi-final
| Runner-up
| Winner
|
| Men's Singles
| €16,340
| €27,045
| €48,835
| €84,900
| €161,525
| €308,790
| €580,000
| €1,105,265
|
| Men's Doubles
| -
| -
| €15,780
| €29,300
| €54,840
| €108,190
| €202,850
| €382,420
|
| Event
| Round of 96
| Round of 64
| Round of 32
| Round of 16
| Quarter-final
| Semi-final
| Runner-up
| Winner
|
| Women's Singles
| 10
| 25
| 45
| 90
| 180
| 360
| 600
| 1000
|
| Women's Doubles
| -
| -
| 0
| 90
| 180
| 360
| 600
| 1000
|
Past Winners
Men's Singles - Carlos Alcaraz
Men's Doubles - Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski
Women's Singles - Ons Jabeur
Women's Doubles - Gabriela Dabrowski and Giuliana Olmos
Players to watch out for
Men - Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, and Jannik Sinner
Women - Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff
FAQs
1. What is the Madrid Open?
The Madrid Open is an ATP Tour Masters 1000 as well as WTA Tour 1000 series event that is played on clay-courts.
2. When is the Madrid Open?
The Mutua Madrid Open will take place from April 26 - May 7.
3. Where is the Madrid Open held?
The Madrid Open takes place at the La Caja Magica (also known as Manzanares Park Tennis Center) in Madrid, Spain.
4. Who can compete in the Madrid Open?
Male and female professional players can participate in the tournament.
5. What types of courts are used at the Madrid Open?
The Madrid Open is played on outdoor clay courts.
