Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th career title was spoiled by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round on Saturday.

Djokovic crashes to nervous Arnaldi in Madrid opener

Jannik Sinner held onto his world No 1 ranking ahead of his return from a three-month doping ban, but the Italian does not expect his comeback to be as smooth when he takes to the court again at the Rome Masters next month.

Sinner does not expect easy road on return from doping ban

Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for a third Madrid Open title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Anna Blinkova in second-round action at the Caja Magica on Friday.

Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open

Spanish world No 9 Paula Badosa announced on Friday her withdrawal from the Madrid Open due to a persistent lower back injury.

Badosa pulls out of Madrid Open with injury

Defending Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek survived a scare to beat rising teenage star Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday and reach the third round in the Spanish capital.

Swiatek survives Eala scare to start Madrid Open defence

World No 3 Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday with a thigh injury, in a blow for his French Open title defence preparations.

Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open with injury

Corentin Moutet was booed off the court after smashing his racket and retiring midway through the second set of his first-round match against fellow Frenchman Harold Mayot at the Madrid Open.

Moutet smashes racket in front of jeering crowd as injury ends Madrid run

Iga Swiatek admits the strict doping protocols can be stressful for players but feels like she has "been through the worst" after surviving her positive test over contaminated melatonin.

Swiatek hardened by going 'through the worst' after doping ban

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