Tennis Weekly — April 24, 2026
The Mutua Madrid Open is in full swing, with Day One already delivering upsets and drama as Dino Prizmic shocked Matteo Berrettini and qualifier battles raged across the draw. British hope Katie Boulter advanced to face Jessica Pegula, while Holger Rune's return from an Achilles injury is confirmed for Hamburg in May. Meanwhile, Grand Slam organizers have approved wearable technology for players on a trial basis starting at the French Open.
Tennis Weekly — April 24, 2026
Tournament Recap
Mutua Madrid Open — Early Action
The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open got off to an action-packed start, with Day One delivering a notable upset right out of the gate. Dino Prizmic defeated Matteo Berrettini, while veteran Marin Čilić rallied through a tough first-round encounter. Qualifiers also made their presence felt throughout the opening rounds of action.
Boulter Through to Face Pegula
British No. 1 Katie Boulter overcame Taylor Townsend to set up a highly anticipated clash with American 10th seed Jessica Pegula in the Madrid Open. Boulter will also team up with Venus Williams in the doubles draw — a noteworthy pairing that is generating plenty of buzz. The Madrid event is one of the marquee stops on the clay-court swing and is being broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The full schedule, draw, and live results from both the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 Madrid event can be followed at the official Olympics results tracker.
Player Spotlight
Holger Rune Sets Comeback Date After Achilles Setback
Danish star Holger Rune is set to make his long-awaited return to the ATP Tour at the Hamburg Open in May, following a serious Achilles injury that has sidelined him for an extended period. Both the tournament and Rune himself confirmed the comeback on social media, giving fans a concrete date to look forward to. The Hamburg clay-court event will be Rune's first competitive outing after the layoff.
Grand Slams to Trial Wearables Starting at French Open
In a significant policy shift, Grand Slam organizers have approved the use of wearable technology for players on a trial basis, set to begin at the upcoming French Open. The move follows controversy at the Australian Open earlier this season around wearables, and represents a meaningful step toward modernizing how players monitor their performance and health data during the sport's biggest events.
Coming Up
Roland-Garros 2026 — May 18 to June 7
The clay-court season is building toward its Grand Slam crescendo. Roland-Garros 2026 has published its entry lists, with the women's and men's singles draws now confirmed. Reigning champions and top seeds will be looking to stake their claim on the Parisian clay. The entry lists are already live on the official Roland-Garros website.
Before Paris, all eyes remain on Madrid, where the ATP and WTA fields continue to compete through the week. Keep an eye on emerging upsets as the clay specialists begin to hit their stride heading into the French Open.
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