Madryt 2020

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47 tytuł Szkota:

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Taka przyszłość nas czeka w kolejnych miesiącach.

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Znając zawirowania miłosno-gamingowe Szkota, to można było u buków obstawiać przed turniejem jego zwycięstwo. Pewnie za wysoki kurs nie był.

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Znając zawirowania miłosno-gamingowe Szkota, to można było u buków obstawiać przed turniejem jego zwycięstwo. Pewnie za wysoki kurs nie był.

Do tego ten moment triumfu. Widać jak bardzo mu zależało.

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Why Many Players Are Cheering Andy Murray's Madrid Victory...

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Scot donates all prize money to United Kingdom's National Health Service & Tennis Player Relief Fund

After lifting the Mutua Madrid Open title on hard courts in 2008 and clay in 2015, Andy Murray completed a successful transition to PlayStation with a 7-6(5) victory against David Goffin to capture the Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro title on Thursday.

Both men entered the contest with unbeaten records, but former World No. 1 Murray fired a cross-court forehand winner to end an epic contest after 33 minutes. The 46-time tour-level titlist rose to his feet and held his hands to his head in celebration as Goffin covered his eyes.

“We raised a lot of money for some good causes,” said Murray. “It was nice, personally, to spend a little bit of time chatting to some of the players. [It is] something that I have missed during this period and something that I have been used to for the past 12, 14 years of my life… It was something I have never done before. Thanks to everyone who put the event on.”

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After the final, Murray announced that his €45,000 prize money will be split equally between the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) and the Player Relief Programme. Additionally, the tournament donated €50,000 to Madrid's Food Bank.


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“He had a few more options, but my serve was probably the biggest difference,” said Murray. “I came up with some big serves.”

Goffin was attempting to win his second tie-break of the day, after booking his place in the championship match with a 7-6(6) semi-final triumph against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Later in the day, Tsitsipas overcame Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias 6-3 to win the Charity Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro.

“It was fun. At the end, it was a great final,” said Goffin. “Andy was playing so good, so he deserved [to win] the final.”


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Murray also revealed that Mutua Madrid Open Tournament Director Feliciano Lopez was putting pressure on him during the week, sending text messages referring to him as the tournament favourite.

“I just want to thank you for playing and proving my prediction that you were going to be the winner,” said Lopez.

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During the post-match trophy ceremony, Murray made a commitment to Lopez for the 2021 edition of the tournament, where he plans to collect his trophy and deliver a speech in Spanish.

”I am going to practise [my Spanish]. There is no excuse for me during this period where I have got a lot of time at home and not much else happening in my life to not try and learn a little bit more Spanish, so that I am confident enough to speak publicly in the language,” said Murray.

“Next year, when I come to the tournament and I get presented with the trophy, I will do my speech in Spanish. That’s the commitment I am going to make.”

Editor's Note: This story was updated 1 May, 11am ET, to correct an earlier version that said Murray earned and donated €150,000 for winning the tournament. €150,000 was the total pursue shared by all competing men's players. In news not previously reported, Murray gave his €15,000 prize money for beating Diego Schwartzman in the semi-finals to the Argentine because there were connectivity issues during their match.

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Madrid Memories: Surface Switch Can't Slow Rafa, Model Ball Girls & Blue Clay

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Celebrating 30 years of ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, ATPTour.com looks back on memorable moments from Madrid

Normally at this time of season, the Tour heads to Madrid. Sadly, the tournament this year was suspended due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, but fans can still celebrate the 30th anniversary of ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. This week, ATPTour.com reflects on the Mutua Madrid Open.

First held in 2002 on hard courts, the tournament switched to clay and a new venue, La Caja Magica, in 2009. ATPTour.com looks back on memorable moments from Madrid.

2002: The First Edition
In the Casa de Campo, just minutes from the city centre, the Madrid Arena hosted the first edition of the Mutua Madrid Open, replacing a Masters 1000 tournament held in Stuttgart. Built for the unsuccessful Madrid 2012 Olympic bid, the indoor hard-court tournament concluded with then 32-year-old Andre Agassi capturing a then-record 15th Masters 1000 title without hitting a ball. His opponent in the final, Jiri Novak, had torn a groin muscle the day before, towards the end of his semi-final victory over Fabrice Santoro, who had beaten Roger Federer in the quarter-finals.

2004: Model Ball Girls
The Masters 1000 tournament replaced traditional ball boys and girls with female models for the third edition. Given two weeks training, the professional models, aged 19 to 28, were selected from Spanish agencies. Marat Safin, who beat David Nalbandian for the 2004 title, said, “The models mean people are still talking about tennis. Good publicity, bad publicity. It doesn’t matter.” Agassi, the inaugural champion, had initially joked, “It was difficult, to say the least, to concentrate on the ball. But I suppose I had an advantage, I’m used to playing with my wife [former WTA World No. 1 Steffi Graf].”

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2005: Nadal Edges Ljubicic For First Of Five Crowns
It was one of the best matches in Mutua Madrid Open history: 19-year-old Rafael Nadal, already a winner of 10 tour-level titles in 2005, coming up against Ivan Ljubicic, who was having one of the best seasons of his career. At a time when Masters 1000 finals were contested over the best-of-five sets, Ljubicic quickly took the opening two sets before Nadal showed great grit and determination to fight back for victory over more than four hours of play. “It is one of the best memories I have of this tournament,” said Nadal, looking back on his 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(3) triumph. “I remember that largely because of the support from the public, I was able to turn the match around and eventually win a final.” Now aged 33, Nadal has won a tournament record five titles (2005, 2010, 2013-14, 2017) from eight finals (2005, 2009-11, 2013-15, 2017).


2009: Under New Ownership, Venue & Date Switch
Ion Tiriac, a former player turned billionaire businessman, became the new owner of the tournament in 2009, coinciding with a switch from hard courts to a clay-court event; to La Caja Magica, a multi-purpose stadium with three courts in the Manzanares Park Tennis Center, and a calendar switch from October to May. Ten years on, Tiriac told his native Romanian press that holding the combined event now benefits the city of Madrid in excess of €107 million.

2012: Blue Clay
Keen for innovation, Tiriac proposed to turn Madrid’s red clay to blue for the 2012 edition, benefitting television viewers around the world. While a single outside blue court had been available for player testing in 2011, with capacity crowds inside the three show courts the following year, the blue clay proved to be too slippery and the consistency of the bounce was uneven. Nadal and defending champion Novak Djokovic were skeptical, and both lost early, while Federer went on to lift the trophy with a 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 victory over Tomas Berdych. The Madrid tournament organisers returned to red clay in 2013.

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2013: In Memory Of Brad
Two days after the passing of Brad Drewett, the ATP Executive Chairman and President, aged 54, due to Motor Neuron Disease (also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), stars of the ATP and WTA Tours took to the stadium court for a minute’s silence. Drewett, the former Australian player, had been involved in the sport for more than 40 years. Djokovic said, “It’s devastating news for not just us tennis players, but the tennis world. He was a very brave man with the courage to stand up and try to change some things in our sport for the better. We remember him as a very calm, composed and intelligent man, who loved this sport with all his heart, while he was playing, coaching and then as the President of ATP.”

2018: Santana Hands Over The Reigns
Manuel Santana, a winner of four Grand Slam singles titles, who helped Madrid become a world-class event as Tournament Director, had an assistant in the shape of Feliciano Lopez in 2018. Lopez, who had played in all 16 editions of the tournament, learned the ropes of event management before taking over in 2019. At the time, Lopez was the second active player to be named Tournament Director after Tommy Haas, the former No. 2, was named to the same position for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells in June 2016. Santana, now the Madrid tournament’s Honorary President. said: “The Mutua Madrid Open is and always will be my home. It took us a lot of hard work to make this tournament happen and I will always be working to help it grow.”


2019: Djokovic Wins Third Madrid Title
Djokovic arrived at the Mutua Madrid Open last year looking to rekindle the kind of form that took him to the 2019 Australian Open title. With one quarter-final appearance in his past three tournaments, the World No. 1 beat two-time finalist Dominic Thiem 7-6(2), 7-6(4) in the semi-finals before overcoming Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 for a then record-tying 33rd Masters 1000 title (with Nadal). "These are the best tournaments, biggest tournaments we have in our sport, in the ATP, of course alongside the Grand Slams," said Djokovic, who also won the Madrid title in 2011 and 2016. "This is as important and as good as it gets."

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Madrid Resurfaced: Relive Nadal v. Djokovic 2009 SF Classic

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Ten years later, both men are the top two seeds in Madrid
Editor's Note: ATPTour.com is resurfacing features to bring fans closer to their favourite players during the current suspension in tournament play. This story was originally published on 4 May 2019.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have faced off 53 times in their FedEx ATP Head2Head rivalry, but their 2009 Mutua Madrid Open semi-final remains one of their most memorable matches.

Nadal prevailed 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(9) in what was the longest three-set match in ATP Masters 1000 history at four hours and three minutes. Djokovic won more points on the day (125 to 120), but the Spaniard bravely saved three match points at 5/6, 6/7 and 8/9 in the final-set tie-break.

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"In a game like that with so many match points I think you need luck to win,” said Nadal after the match. “But I played with great courage and I think everything went well for me.”

The pair are in opposite halves of this year's draw in Madrid as the top two seeds. World No. 1 Djokovic starts Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov or a qualifier, while Nadal will face a Canadian #NextGenATP player in Felix Auger-Aliassime or 2018 semi-finalist Denis Shapovalov.

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Madrid Resurfaced: Relive Nadal v. Djokovic 2009 SF Classic

Spoiler:

Ten years later, both men are the top two seeds in Madrid
Editor's Note: ATPTour.com is resurfacing features to bring fans closer to their favourite players during the current suspension in tournament play. This story was originally published on 4 May 2019.

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have faced off 53 times in their FedEx ATP Head2Head rivalry, but their 2009 Mutua Madrid Open semi-final remains one of their most memorable matches.

Nadal prevailed 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(9) in what was the longest three-set match in ATP Masters 1000 history at four hours and three minutes. Djokovic won more points on the day (125 to 120), but the Spaniard bravely saved three match points at 5/6, 6/7 and 8/9 in the final-set tie-break.

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"In a game like that with so many match points I think you need luck to win,” said Nadal after the match. “But I played with great courage and I think everything went well for me.”

The pair are in opposite halves of this year's draw in Madrid as the top two seeds. World No. 1 Djokovic starts Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov or a qualifier, while Nadal will face a Canadian #NextGenATP player in Felix Auger-Aliassime or 2018 semi-finalist Denis Shapovalov.

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Resurfaced: Zverev Calls For Ovation On Ferrer's Final Point; Roger, Rafa, Novak Pay Tribute

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You won’t find a player on the ATP Tour who doesn’t admire and respect David Ferrer.

As the Spaniard concluded his legendary 19-year career on Wednesday at the Mutua Madrid Open, the biggest names in tennis all paid tribute to his hard work, sportsmanship and relentless brand of baseline tennis.




Roger Federer: “I'm a big admirer of his work ethic and personality. The guy has been so solid for the last 20 years and he’s a player that, I think, is on the same level as me. He has my utmost respect. I just want to wish him the best with everything that his future has in store for him with his family.”

Rafael Nadal: “You are a great example for everyone of determination and hard work, and you have always behaved in the correct way, doing things right with the values necessary to motivate the youngsters. I’d like to congratulate you on your playing career and above all as a person. You are an exceptional colleague and you have been throughout your career. We’re going to miss you, not just the Spaniards, but the whole of tennis. I wish you the best for your future.”

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Novak Djokovic: “I have great respect for him as a player and a person. His fighting spirit and his devotion to our sport has won him the admiration of all of us. In a way, it is sad to see him go.”

Juan Martin del Potro: “One of the greatest players of this sport and one of the best people the tour has had is retiring. I can’t do any more than thank him for everything he has done for this sport and the way he has carried himself both on and off the court. I wish him the best in this new phase of his life. We’re really going to miss him. A friend is retiring, someone whom I have great respect, admiration and affection for.”



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Dominic Thiem: “It’s a special moment for me because I used to watch him on TV playing big matches when I was just 10 years old and, 12 years later, I was playing against him. His career is truly exceptional. He has one of the best careers in the history of tennis. I can only wish him the best. He’s a great player and an even better person. Tennis will really miss him.”


An incredible player, and an even better person. Congrats @DavidFerrer87! #graciasferru
— Marin Cilic (@cilic_marin) May 5, 2019
Kei Nishikori: “I’m very sad to see that he’s retiring because he is one of the players I used to look up to when I was young. I’ve learnt so much from him. Everything he has done is incredible, his career, playing at such a high level for so long… I don’t think anyone has done that before. I’m sad, but happy to have been able to enjoy time with him during his incredible career.”


No te retires Ferru... te vamos a extrañar #GraciasFerru pic.twitter.com/gKqEbcnWWI
— Federico Delbonis (@FedeDelbonis) May 8, 2019

The admiration I have for @DavidFerrer87 is off the charts, you can use all the words you want. HE JUST GETS LIFE - full stop . An amazing man who will continue to impact others with the same brush.
Thanks for being a big part of this amazing tennis period. #atp #tennis #life
— roger rasheed (@roger_rasheed) May 8, 2019
Jaume Munar: “I think he has been a role model for me and for the generation of young players that are coming behind me. He defined an era in Spain together with Rafa. I can only speak of gratitude to him. I think David will always be in tennis for Spain and for the world.”


to be able to understand @DavidFerrer87 speech tonight...was worth learning Spanish all these years!
Qué gran persona y campeón eres!
— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) May 8, 2019

When you wish that your own kids one day will be like him, you know he is a special person. Thank you for inspiring so many to hard work #GraciasFerru
— Ivan Ljubicic (@theljubicic) May 8, 2019
Diego Schwartzman: “It was a pleasure to share these years with you competing, training and sharing special moments. I learned to love you both on and off the court. I wish you great happiness in this new phase of your life.”

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When Nalbandian Beat Nadal, Djokovic & Federer Consecutively

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Relive the Argentine's magical run at 2007 Madrid
David Naldbandian earned a 0.35 winning percentage (11-20) against the ‘Big Three’ of Novak Djokovic (1-4), Roger Federer (8-11) and Rafael Nadal (2-5) in his career. But over the course of three magical days in 2007, the Argentine beat them consecutively.

Entering that year's Mutua Madrid Open — which at the time was held in October — Nalbandian had only made one quarter-final all season, and that came more than five months earlier on Barcelona’s clay. The ATP Masters 1000 in Madrid was played on hard through 2008.


But Nalbandian defeated Arnaud Clement, Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin del Potro to gain momentum, and what he did for the rest of the tournament remains in the history books.

Nalbandian became the first player to defeat Nadal, Djokovic and Federer in the same tournament, doing so to win his first Masters 1000 title. First up was Nadal, who he had never previously faced. The Spaniard was World No. 2, and Nalbandian was unseeded, but the Argentine broke five times en route to a 6-1, 6-2 quarter-final win after only 71 minutes.

“Everything went right for me today,” Nalbandian said, according to Reuters. “I took advantage of all Rafa’s errors and he never felt comfortable, but I felt I played really well.”

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Djokovic, who had recently cruised past Nalbandian in Montreal, was next. But Nalbandian was in far better form this time around.

“Sometimes you play bad and he was on a roll. He won against Rafa and a lot of good players this week, so obviously he had a lot of confidence on the court and you could see that,” Djokovic said.

Nalbandian earned his only victory of their ATP Head2Head series, saving the two break points he faced in a 6-4, 7-6(4) triumph. The 2005 Tennis Masters Cup champion earned another shot at maiden Masters 1000 glory, after falling short on three previous occasions.

“This is a very important win for me as I haven’t had a good year,” Nalbandian said. “I had some physical problems this year but I’ve been working hard, regained confidence, and today I got the reward on the court.”

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It would not get any easier against Federer, who had won their previous five matches. But Nalbandian had a date with destiny, rallying past the top seed 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 for the trophy.

“I was very focussed, knowing I’d have to play incredibly to win and everything went right for me,” Nalbandian said. “It was a big boost for me to beat so many good players here this week.”

To this day, nobody else has beaten the ‘Big Three’ at the same tournament. Even then, Federer knew it was an impressive accomplishment.

“I guess when you beat Nadal and Djokovic back-to-back you come into the final feeling better than ever,” said Federer. “It was a pity I couldn’t stop him today.”

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Flashback: Federer's Triumph On Madrid's Blue Clay

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Relive the Swiss' 2012 title run in Madrid
Roger Federer’s run on the blue clay of the 2012 Mutua Madrid Open nearly ended before it truly began.

The third seed nearly was ousted in his first match of the ATP Masters 1000 event. Standing across the net was a 21-year-old Canadian armed with rocket serve, who consistently pierced the blue dirt: Milos Raonic.

Raonic had pushed Federer to three sets just two months earlier at the BNP Paribas Open. Once again, he proved himself a tough opponent for the Swiss superstar.

“I knew it was going to be an extremely difficult match for me. He’s already played plenty of clay-court tennis,” Federer said. “It’s [at] altitude, it’s really quick and he really has a great serve, so obviously it worked for him here.”

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Raonic won 86 per cent of his first-serve points that Wednesday against Federer, and he only faced two break points in 17 service games. It still wasn’t enough, as Federer crushed a forehand return winner to clinch the final-set tie-break after two hours and 14 minutes.

“For a long time it didn’t look like I was going to come out of it,” Federer said. “I just hung in there, got a little lucky at times, served well at the times and at the end I played a really good tie-break in the third. I’m extremely happy.”

Federer found his footing as the tournament wore on, winning his next three matches without losing a set. He defeated then-World No. 18 Richard Gasquet, against whom he lost in Rome the previous year, World No. 6 David Ferrer and World No. 8 Janko Tipsarevic to reach the final.

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While tournament favourites Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic lost early on the blue surface, Federer rode his serve to success. The Swiss did not lose serve against Gasquet, Ferrer or Tipsarevic.

That set the stage for a championship clash against big-hitting Czech Tomas Berdych, the sixth seed, who had not lost a set in the tournament.

Berdych won the first set against Federer, leaving the third seed no room for error. Federer rose to the occasion, rallying past Berdych 3-6, 7-5, 7-5 after two hours and 38 minutes to lift the trophy.

“ very happy. It was tough. I was down almost the whole time and then finally I got the break in the third and then he broke back and things got really tough again,” Federer said. “But look, I played great. It was tough conditions obviously as we know. It was slippery and stuff, and I could have lost in the first round. This is always special, winning a title 7-5 in the third when things get tough. The crowd was amazing, and I’m very happy.”

Federer arrived in Madrid without playing since Miami, where Andy Roddick upset him in the third round. But more than a month off didn’t stop the Swiss from claiming his 20th Masters 1000 title.

“It’s an amazing comeback and everything is positive right now,” Federer said. “I’m just feeling really happy and hope I can keep it up for the weeks to come.”

Madrid was the start of a run of consistency for Federer, who fell short of the semi-finals just once the rest of the season, winning titles at Wimbledon and Cincinnati.

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