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Marta Kostyuk’s lucky shorts steal the show after Madrid Open triumph

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 2, 2026 Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk celebrates winning her final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Andreeva fends off Baptiste challenge to reach Madrid Open final

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 30, 2026 Russia's Mirra Andreeva reacts during her semi final match against Hailey Baptiste of the U.S. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Hailey Baptiste’s variety drags Aryna Sabalenka out of comfort zone in Madrid shock

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 28, 2026 Hailey Baptiste of the U.S. celebrates winning her quarter final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Aryna Sabalenka aims to ‘learn’ after being stunned by Hailey Baptiste in Madrid Open quarter-finals

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka during her quarter final match against Hailey Baptiste of the US.

Jannik Sinner queries schedule, surges into Madrid Open quarters

Italy's Jannik Sinner during his Madrid Open round of 16 match against Britain's Cameron Norrie.

Elena Rybakina hits out at line-calling system after Madrid row

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 26, 2026 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina talks to the chair umpire during her round of 32 match against China's Qinwen Zheng REUTERS/Ana Beltran

Coco Gauff overcomes stomach bug to beat Sorana Cirstea in Madrid

Coco Gauff of the US reacting during her 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 round-of-32 win over Romania's Sorana Cirstea at the Madrid Open at Park Manzanares on April 26, 2026.

Ailing Iga Swiatek retires in Madrid Open third round

Poland's Iga Swiatek looks dejected after retiring in her round of 32 match against Ann Li of the United States.

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Fifty years after Nadia Comaneci’s 10, athletes are still chasing perfection

Former Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci poses with her Life Achievement Award during the 27th Laureus World Sports Awards gala in Madrid on April 20, 2026.

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