The Madrid Open, formerly known as the Madrid Masters, and currently known as the Mutua Madrid Open for sponsorship reasons) is an annual professional tennis tournament held in Madrid, Spain. It is played on clay courts at the Caja Mágica in Manzanares Park, San Fermín, and currently underway from April 23 to May 4. This prestigious clay-court tournament is part of both the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 circuits. The tournament is traditionally played on a red clay surface, though it was played on blue clay courts in 2012.
Madrid is the second clay-court Masters 1000 of the season and the only one played at altitude, making it a key stop for gauging who can adapt their game ahead of Rome and Roland Garros. The unique conditions often reward a different type of contender than traditional slow-clay events.
The tournament features top players like Novak Djokovic, Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Stefanos Tsitsipas. However, notable absences include Carlos Alcaraz, who withdrew due to injuries in his right abductor and left hamstring, and Jannik Sinner, suspended for doping violations.
Andrey Rublev was the defending champion, but lost in the third round to Alexander Bublik.
Aged 38 years and 7 months old, Gaël Monfils became the oldest man to win a singles main draw match in tournament history, since its establishment in 2002.
For the first time since the tournament’s inception in 2002, no Spanish players have advanced to the round of 16. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the last remaining Spaniard, was defeated by Alexander Zverev in a tightly contested match: 2-6, 7-6(3), 7-6(0).
Since 2009, women have competed on the outdoor clay courts of the Mutua Madrid Open, with Diana Safina defeating Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets in the inaugural women’s singles tournament final. Cara Black and Liezel Huber claimed the first women’s doubles title in Madrid Open history. Multi-time Mutua Madrid Open champions include Serena Williams, Petra Kvitova, Simona Halep, and Aryna Sabalenka.
Elina Svitolina is making a remarkable run at the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, showcasing her prowess on clay courts. In the third round, Svitolina, seeded 17th, delivered an impressive performance by defeating the 10th seed, Elena Rybakina, with a straight-sets victory of 6-3, 6-4. This win not only leveled their head-to-head record at 3-3 but also marked Svitolina’s ninth consecutive win on clay this season. Notably, this is her first time advancing to the Round of 16 at the Madrid Open, highlighting her exceptional form. Svitolina is set to face Maria Sakkari in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, April 29. Sakkari, a former World No. 3, has also been in strong form, recently defeating sixth seed Jasmine Paolini in straight sets.
Alexander Zverev. Currently ranked World No. 2, Zverev has demonstrated resilience, notably overcoming a challenging match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to advance to the Round of 16. With top competitors like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Holger Rune, and Jannik Sinner absent or eliminated, Zverev’s path to the title appears promising.
Stefanos Tsitsipas. Despite expressing concerns about court conditions, Tsitsipas has progressed to the Round of 16, showcasing his adaptability and determination.
Casper Ruud. With several top seeds out, Ruud is gaining momentum and is considered a strong contender for the title.
Aryna Sabalenka. The World No. 1 faced a tough third-round match against Elise Mertens but managed to secure a three-set victory. Her powerful game and previous success in Madrid position her as a leading favorite.
Iga Świątek. As the defending champion, Świątek continues to be a formidable presence on clay courts, making her a top contender for the title.
Elina Svitolina. Svitolina has been impressive, securing her ninth consecutive clay-court victory and advancing to the Round of 16. Her recent form suggests she could make a deep run in the tournament.