The ATP Madrid Open 2025 is heating up, and Day 3 at the Caja Mágica promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions as top players battle for supremacy on the clay courts. First up, we have the Russian powerhouse, Daniil Medvedev, looking to turn his season around and make a statement in Madrid. With a shaky start to the year, Medvedev is determined to regain his form and climb back up the rankings. Facing off against Serbian Laslo Djere, a clay-court specialist, promises to be a thrilling showdown with Medvedev holding a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head encounters.
Next, the German sensation Alexander Zverev, fresh off a title win at the BMW Munich Open, is geared up to continue his winning streak in Madrid. With a dominant 5-2 record against Roberto Bautista Agut, Zverev is poised to showcase his top form and advance to the next round. Young gun Holger Rune, coming off a stunning victory at the Barcelona Open, is set to take on Italian Flavio Cobolli in what guarantees to be a clash of rising stars. With a 1-0 lead in their previous encounter, Rune will look to maintain his momentum and secure another win on the clay courts.
Furthermore, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will face off against Portuguese Nuno Borges in a battle of skill and strategy. With Borges holding a 1-0 advantage in their head-to-head, Davidovich Fokina will be eager to even the score and progress in the tournament. Last but not least, the electrifying match between Gael Monfils and defending champion Andrey Rublev promises fireworks on the court. With Rublev holding a 3-1 lead in their previous meetings, Monfils will be looking for redemption and a chance to outplay the Russian powerhouse.
As the action unfolds at the Caja Mágica, tennis fans are in for a treat with these thrilling matchups and intense battles for supremacy in one of the most prestigious clay-court tournaments of the season. Stay tuned for all the drama and excitement as the ATP Madrid Open 2025 continues to deliver top-notch tennis action.
On the women's side, defending champion Iga Swiatek opened her 2025 Madrid Open campaign with a vengeance, defeating 19-year-old Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round on Thursday, April 24, 2025. This rematch came a month after Eala's shock win against Swiatek at the Miami Open. Swiatek had to dig deep to progress to the next round. Eala proved she meant business by breaking the 2024 champion in the opening game and racing into a 3-1 lead, while attempts from Swiatek to unsettle her teenage opponent resulted in a slew of unforced errors.
Remarkably, the second set began in identical fashion to the first: Swiatek served, and Eala broke. The world No. 2 saved three consecutive break points at 2-2, but another unforced error on the fourth put the tie back in the Filipina’s control at 3-2. That was the turning point for Swiatek, who at last found her rhythm to win four of the next five games and take the second set. By now the queen of clay and four-time champion at Roland-Garros had found her feet on the Madrid surface. Swiatek took three games without reply while Eala looked to have the wind taken out of her sails. There was no stopping Swiatek at this point, breaking the teenager to serve for the match after two hours on court.
It was no easy feat, but the reigning champion sparked her title defense alive with a hard-fought opening round victory. Swiatek will meet Czechia’s Linda Nosková in the third round, after she defeated María Lourdes Carlé of Argentina in straight sets.
However, the day at the Mutua Madrid Open started in the worst possible way for Spanish fans. Paula Badosa confirmed her withdrawal from the Madrid tournament due to her ongoing back problems on April 25, 2025. Just an hour before her match against Veronika Kudermetova, Badosa communicated her decision through social media, stating, "Unfortunately, I won't be able to play this Mutua Madrid Open. I have tried everything possible until the last moment. You know how much it means to me to play at home, but it's a complicated injury. I hope to be 100% soon." This news is a blow for the tournament, the fans, and especially for her, as she had hoped to compete at home.
As the tournament progresses, the men's side is equally exciting. Novak Djokovic is projected to meet Britain's Jack Draper in the quarter-finals, while Alexander Zverev is likely to face Roberto Bautista Agut in the second round. Defending champion Rublev is also expected to face Gael Monfils for his opening clash in the second round. Emma Raducanu, who beat Suzan Lamens in the first round, is on a collision course with Aryna Sabalenka, a potential quarter-final opponent. Raducanu will face Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round, a rematch from their previous encounter in Madrid in 2022, where she emerged victorious.
The Madrid Open 2025 is underway, with Andrey Rublev and Iga Swiatek defending their titles. The tournament's schedule is packed, with the first round completed on April 23-24, the second round ongoing from April 25-26, and the third round set for April 27-28. The round of 16 will take place on April 29, followed by the quarter-finals scheduled for April 30-May 1, and the semi-finals on May 2. The finals for the men's doubles and women's singles are set for May 3, with the overall final on May 4, 2025.
As the tournament unfolds, fans can expect thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and perhaps some surprises as players vie for the prestigious title at one of the most celebrated clay-court events of the season.
