Italy’s Jannik Sinner returns the ball to France’s Arthur Fils during their men’s singles semifinal match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Friday, May 1, 2026.

World number one Jannik Sinner remains on course for a record fifth consecutive Masters 1,000 title after reaching the Madrid Open final with a straight-set win over Arthur Fils.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner proved too much for Rafael Jódar, the latest tennis sensation from Spain.

Spain’s top two face each other at the Bernabéu on May 10.

Alexander Blockx ‘s dream run in Madrid continues. The 21-year-old emerging talent from Belgium defeated defending champion Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. The 69th-ranked Blockx had not won an ATP Tour match on clay before his third-round run in Monte Carlo.

Less than 24 hours later, Blockx, first name Alexander, overpowered Casper Ruud, the defending champion and French Open finalist, 6-4, 6-4, and it wasn’t really that close.

José Mourinho has directly responded to the growing speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid as a replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa.

The Atleti hierarchy faced an anxious wait on Wednesday night after their star striker limped out of the action with just 13 minutes remaining.

Mikel Arteta is ready to draw on Arsenal’s “siege mentality” for their Premier League title charge following the perceived injustices against his side in Madrid.

A tale of three penalties. All three were given, one was overturned.