DATE: 21 April - 3 May, 2026
SURFACE: Clay
PRIZE MONEY: $8,235,540
FIELD SIZE: 96
2025 CHAMPION: Aryna Sabalenka
WEBSITE: www.mutuamadridopen.com
Seeds and Draw
1. SABALENKA, Aryna
2. RYBAKINA, Elena
3. GAUFF, Coco
4. SWIATEK, Iga
5. PEGULA, Jessica
6. ANISIMOVA, Amanda
7. SVITOLINA, Elina
8. PAOLINI, Jasmine
9. ANDREEVA, Mirra
10. MBOKO, Victoria
11. BENCIC, Belinda
12. ALEXANDROVA, Ekaterina
13. NOSKOVA, Linda
14. OSAKA, Naomi
15. JOVIC, Iva
16. KEYS, Madison
17. TAUSON, Clara
18. SHNAIDER, Diana
19. MERTENS, Elise
20. SAMSONOVA, Liudmila
21. OSTAPENKO, Jelena
22. KALINSKAYA, Anna
23. BOUZKOVA, Marie
24. FERNANDEZ, Leylah
25. CIRSTEA, Sorana
26. KOSTYUK, Marta
27. BUCSA, Cristina
28. WANG, Xinyu
29. CRISTIAN, Jaqueline
30. BAPTISTE, Hailey
31. LI, Ann
32. ZHENG, Qinwen
Tournament Info
The Mutua Madrid Open is one of the premier events on the WTA calendar and a centrepiece of the European clay-court season. As a WTA 1000 tournament, Madrid draws the very best players in the world for two weeks of high-stakes competition in the Spanish capital.
Since moving to clay in 2009, the tournament has been staged at the striking Caja Magica, a modern, multi-stadium complex featuring retractable roofs and cutting-edge design. The venue’s unique architecture — combined with Madrid’s altitude of around 650 metres above sea level — produces slightly quicker clay-court conditions than many other stops on the circuit. The result is dynamic, attacking tennis where power and precision are often rewarded.
The women’s event has crowned some of the sport’s biggest names and frequently delivers dramatic, late-night encounters under the lights. The passionate Spanish crowd, vibrant fan zones, and festival-like atmosphere add to the sense of occasion, making Madrid one of the most anticipated tournaments outside the Grand Slams.
As a key lead-in to Roland Garros, the Mutua Madrid Open offers players an opportunity to test their clay-court form against elite opposition in a bold and theatrical setting. Blending world-class tennis with Madrid’s unmistakable energy, the WTA event stands as one of the highlights of the season.
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About Madrid
Spain’s capital is a city of grand boulevards, royal history, and infectious energy. Situated in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid blends stately architecture with an unmistakably lively rhythm of life.
Zarateman, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The historic centre revolves around landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol, while world-renowned museums — including the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza — form part of the celebrated “Golden Triangle of Art.” Elegant parks like El Retiro provide green sanctuary in the heart of the city, balancing Madrid’s cosmopolitan pace with moments of calm.
Madrid is also a city that thrives after dark. Late dinners, vibrant tapas bars, and bustling plazas reflect a culture built on social connection and celebration. During tournament week, that energy flows directly into the Caja Mágica, where packed stands and passionate fans create a distinctive atmosphere.
Modern yet steeped in history, refined yet exuberant, Madrid offers a fitting stage for one of the sport’s biggest clay-court battles — where altitude, ambition, and Spanish flair converge on the world stage.
jsogo, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Francisco Anzola, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
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Tourism
SURFACE: Clay
PRIZE MONEY: $8,235,540
FIELD SIZE: 96
2025 CHAMPION: Aryna Sabalenka
WEBSITE: www.mutuamadridopen.com
Seeds and Draw
1. SABALENKA, Aryna
2. RYBAKINA, Elena
3. GAUFF, Coco
4. SWIATEK, Iga
5. PEGULA, Jessica
6. ANISIMOVA, Amanda
7. SVITOLINA, Elina
8. PAOLINI, Jasmine
9. ANDREEVA, Mirra
10. MBOKO, Victoria
11. BENCIC, Belinda
12. ALEXANDROVA, Ekaterina
13. NOSKOVA, Linda
14. OSAKA, Naomi
15. JOVIC, Iva
16. KEYS, Madison
17. TAUSON, Clara
18. SHNAIDER, Diana
19. MERTENS, Elise
20. SAMSONOVA, Liudmila
21. OSTAPENKO, Jelena
22. KALINSKAYA, Anna
23. BOUZKOVA, Marie
24. FERNANDEZ, Leylah
25. CIRSTEA, Sorana
26. KOSTYUK, Marta
27. BUCSA, Cristina
28. WANG, Xinyu
29. CRISTIAN, Jaqueline
30. BAPTISTE, Hailey
31. LI, Ann
32. ZHENG, Qinwen
Tournament Info
The Mutua Madrid Open is one of the premier events on the WTA calendar and a centrepiece of the European clay-court season. As a WTA 1000 tournament, Madrid draws the very best players in the world for two weeks of high-stakes competition in the Spanish capital.
Since moving to clay in 2009, the tournament has been staged at the striking Caja Magica, a modern, multi-stadium complex featuring retractable roofs and cutting-edge design. The venue’s unique architecture — combined with Madrid’s altitude of around 650 metres above sea level — produces slightly quicker clay-court conditions than many other stops on the circuit. The result is dynamic, attacking tennis where power and precision are often rewarded.
The women’s event has crowned some of the sport’s biggest names and frequently delivers dramatic, late-night encounters under the lights. The passionate Spanish crowd, vibrant fan zones, and festival-like atmosphere add to the sense of occasion, making Madrid one of the most anticipated tournaments outside the Grand Slams.
As a key lead-in to Roland Garros, the Mutua Madrid Open offers players an opportunity to test their clay-court form against elite opposition in a bold and theatrical setting. Blending world-class tennis with Madrid’s unmistakable energy, the WTA event stands as one of the highlights of the season.
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About Madrid
Spain’s capital is a city of grand boulevards, royal history, and infectious energy. Situated in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid blends stately architecture with an unmistakably lively rhythm of life.
Zarateman, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The historic centre revolves around landmarks such as the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta del Sol, while world-renowned museums — including the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen-Bornemisza — form part of the celebrated “Golden Triangle of Art.” Elegant parks like El Retiro provide green sanctuary in the heart of the city, balancing Madrid’s cosmopolitan pace with moments of calm.
Madrid is also a city that thrives after dark. Late dinners, vibrant tapas bars, and bustling plazas reflect a culture built on social connection and celebration. During tournament week, that energy flows directly into the Caja Mágica, where packed stands and passionate fans create a distinctive atmosphere.
Modern yet steeped in history, refined yet exuberant, Madrid offers a fitting stage for one of the sport’s biggest clay-court battles — where altitude, ambition, and Spanish flair converge on the world stage.
jsogo, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Francisco Anzola, CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
Ank Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
City Info Src: ChatGPT
Tourism
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IDK what TF that means! I'll be getting on Novak's case if he doesn't look as if he can legitimately compete! So far he's faring better than kids actually fighting for their rankings! He's still #4 in the World while Venus fell off the side of a cliff yrs. ago! She got a nice lit'l break in the 2nd set, needing them to close the roof due to rain! The girls have no fear of her! 
