12 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka holds off Coco Gauff comeback to win third Madrid Open title

The world No. 1 underlined her clay credentials ahead of the French Open as she claimed a 6-3 7-6 (3) victory at the Caja Magica

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35 h. ago Jack Draper battles into Madrid Open final with thrilling win over Lorenzo Musetti

New world number five is yet to drop a set in Madrid

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35 h. ago Jack Draper strolls into Madrid Open final as clay breakthrough rolls on

World No 5 beats Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4)Draper will face Casper Ruud on SundayUpon his arrival in Madrid two weeks ago, Jack Draper was still just trying to find his rhythm on clay, a surface he knew he could play well on but one that had so far brought him nothing but misery.Now, after another of the best fortnights of his career, the 23-year-old will play for one of the biggest clay titles of all. He continued his sublime breakthrough run on Friday night by holding on in a bruising encounter with the 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti to reach the Madrid Open final with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) win. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago ‘People were stunned’: Spaniards caught unawares by power outage

With mobile networks down and much of Spain’s transport system paralysed, people were left to navigate the chaos as best they couldSpain and Portugal power outage: live updatesIt was the moment the lights went out. In a post-match interview, after her straight sets win to reach the last eight of the Madrid Open, American tennis star Coco Gauff was joking about her avocado toast breakfast and bad night’s sleep, when suddenly the microphone cut. She looked surprised, while behind her the LED ad boards turned black.It was just after midday and all across the Iberian peninsula the power was failing, plunging Spain and Portugal into chaos. Buses and trains stopped; cash machines went dark; people were left trapped in unlit metro carriages and lifts, with no certainty about when they would get out. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago ‘People were stunned’: how massive blackout unfolded across Spain and Portugal

With mobile networks down and much of Spain’s transport system paralysed, people were left to navigate the chaos as best they couldSpain and Portugal power outage: live updatesIt was the moment the lights went out. In a post-match interview, after her straight sets win to reach the last eight of the Madrid Open, American tennis star Coco Gauff was joking about her avocado toast breakfast and bad night’s sleep, when suddenly the microphone cut. She looked surprised, while behind her the LED ad boards turned black.It was just after midday and all across the Iberian peninsula the power was failing, plunging Spain and Portugal into chaos. Buses and trains stopped; cash machines went dark; people were left trapped in unlit metro carriages and lifts, with no certainty about when they would get out. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Alexander Zverev warned for taking picture of ball mark during Madrid Open win

The German was angry that a shot from Alejandro Davidovich Fokina was called in during their third-round match.

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6 d. ago Antonio Rudiger faces huge ban after throwing OBJECT at referee in chaotic scenes

Tensions flared towards the end of Barcelona's Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid, with Antonio Rudiger sent off after throwing an object at the referee to spark chaotic scenes

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6 d. ago Lamine Yamal is accused of showing a 'lack of respect' to the King of Spain after fans spotted surprise act during Barcelona's Copa del Rey celebrations after chaotic win over Real Madrid

The 17-year-old played 120 minutes for his side in the final at the Estadio de La Cartuja, with Madrid shown three red cards and Jude Bellingham restrained as chaos ensued.

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7 d. ago Barcelona win thrilling Copa del Rey and drive Madrid to red card fury

Final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (aet)Pedri 28 Torres 84, Koundé 116; Mbappé 70, Tchouaméni It was late, and they were tired, but with four minutes left and long after midnight in Seville, everyone prepared for penalties now, Jules Koundé found the strength to send a shot flying into the net and the Barcelona fans into raptures. The fireworks were lit and the men in blue and red sprinted towards him from all sides: here, at last, it was. An epic Copa del Rey final, a first clásico final in 11 years, had a winner. They had been a goal up and a goal down, they had thought they had a last-minute penalty to win it only to watch it get taken away from them again, but now it was 3-2 and the Catalan side had done it.Done? Not quite, but very nearly. On an extraordinary night, there was still one last opportunity for Real Madrid when Kylian Mbappé was fouled in the area and the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea pointed to the spot, only for the linesman’s flag to be up. They had fought a...

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1 week ago Emma Raducanu ‘got stuck in at the right moments’ during Madrid Open win

The Briton claimed a 7-6 (4) 6-4 triumph over Suzan Lamens.

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1 week ago Emma Raducanu marks return to action with straight sets win at Madrid Open

A second-round meeting with Marta Kostyuk awaits at the Madrid Open

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1 week ago Emma Raducanu returns to action with Madrid Open win over Suzan Lamens

First clay-court match of the season is 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory‘Not my best level but I competed really well,’ says BritonEmma Raducanu opened her Madrid Open campaign with a gritty victory against a quality, in-form opponent, holding off Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands 7-6 (4), 6-4 to reach the second round.Over the past three and a half years, as Raducanu has tried to navigate the pressure, stress and discomfort that accompanied her spectacular arrival, there have been times where it seemed like she might find her way. Those hopeful moments were usually fleeting, with a series of tough losses, injuries or a self-sabotaging decision always around the corner. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Katie Boulter secures first career clay win in controversial comeback victory for British No1 at Madrid Open

Boulter tightens her grip on the contested title of British No1

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1 week ago European football: Dani Olmo extends Barça’s La Liga lead to seven points

Olmo scores winner early in second half against MallorcaPSG held 1-1 by Nantes but retain unbeaten runBarcelona’s Dani Olmo scored inside the first minute of the second half to earn a hard-fought 1-0 home win against Mallorca, extending their lead in La Liga over Real Madrid at the top of the table to seven points with five games to go.Barça dominated proceedings despite coach Hansi Flick deciding to rest several key starters ahead of Saturday’s Copa del Rey final against bitter rivals Real, but Mallorca goalkeeper Leo Román put on a show between the posts to keep them at bay. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jelena Ostapenko crushes Aryna Sabalenka in shock Stuttgart final

Ostapenko, who won the French Open in 2017, also defeated Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals

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1 week ago Mikel Arteta reveals all on Arsenal’s Real Madrid celebrations – ‘It was a beautiful evening’

Mikel Arteta has explained that the Arsenal squad celebrated their Champions League quarter-final win over Real Madrid, which sees them advance to the semis against Paris Saint-Germain

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1 week ago Gabriel Martinelli points finger at Mikel Arteta as he makes admission about Arsenal season

Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli scored the final goal in their famous Champions League quarter-final win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, but he has claimed he doesn't like playing on the right flank

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2 w. ago 'Arsenal’s biggest female fan' paints body in away kit as supporters have to look twice

Arsenal super fan and model Arabella Mia has stunned fans as she celebrated the Gunners' Champions League win against Real Madrid by donning the club's away kit in an interesting way

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2 w. ago Awesome Arsenal silence Madrid and set up PSG semi: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair as Arsenal win 2-1 in Madrid to knock the holders out of the Champions LeagueRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: a brilliant performance from Arsenal at the Bernabéu, winning 2-1 in Madrid and 5-1 across the tie, they were close to perfection with Declan Rice probably the standout performer in a team of standout performers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arsenal's David Raya targets Champions League history after Real Madrid win: 'We can dream'

Raya says Gunners want to ‘create our own history’ after ‘statement’ win in the Bernabeu

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