When Dies Madrid Open?

By Alice Nichols

The Madrid Open is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world. It’s an annual event that takes place in Madrid, Spain. The tournament is part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and WTA Premier Mandatory categories, which means it attracts the biggest names in tennis.

When Does It Take Place?
The Madrid Open typically takes place in May each year. This year, the tournament is scheduled to begin on May 2nd and end on May 9th.

Where Does It Take Place?
The Madrid Open is held at the Caja Magica, a state-of-the-art tennis facility located in Madrid, Spain. The complex features three main courts with retractable roofs and a capacity of up to 12,500 spectators.

Tournament Format

The Madrid Open features both men’s and women’s singles and doubles events. In the singles events, there are 56 players in each draw, while the doubles events have 28 teams. The tournament follows a knockout format, with players competing against each other until only one player or team remains.

Prize Money

The prize money for the Madrid Open is significant, with over €10 million up for grabs across all events. The winners of the men’s and women’s singles events receive €1.2 million each.

Previous Winners

Some of the biggest names in tennis have won the Madrid Open over the years. In recent times, Rafael Nadal has dominated on home soil by winning five titles since 2010. Other notable winners include Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Simona Halep.

  • Rafael Nadal – Men’s Singles (2019)
  • Kiki Bertens – Women’s Singles (2019)
  • Nikola Mektic/Franko Skugor – Men’s Doubles (2019)
  • Hsieh Su-wei/Barbora Strycova – Women’s Doubles (2019)

Final Thoughts

The Madrid Open is one of the biggest events on the tennis calendar and attracts the biggest names in the sport. With its state-of-the-art facilities and significant prize money, it’s no wonder players from around the world flock to Madrid each year to compete. Be sure to tune in this May to catch all of the action!