Madrid Open 2025: Full Draws, Schedule Highlights & British Hopes with Djokovic, Alcaraz, Raducanu in Action

The clay-court swing heats up with the Madrid Open 2025 now underway, bringing top-tier tennis to the Spanish capital from April 22 to May 4. With Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper, and Emma Raducanu among the headliners, fans are in for a thrilling fortnight.

Djokovic’s Road to the Final

Novak Djokovic starts his Madrid campaign with a bye in the first round, facing Matteo Arnaldi in round two. His path could include:

• R3: Sebastian Baez
• R4: Frances Tiafoe or Ugo Humbert
• QF: Jack Draper or Tommy Paul
• SF: Carlos Alcaraz or Alex de Minaur
• Final: Zverev, Medvedev, or Fritz

At 37, Djokovic is looking to test his clay legs ahead of Roland Garros. A deep Madrid run would help assess his fitness under pressure.

Carlos Alcaraz Eyes Recovery and Redemption

Carlos Alcaraz, still managing a lower back issue, remains a top favorite in Madrid. If healthy, he could face Djokovic in the semifinals—a highly anticipated clash between generational talents.

Jack Draper: Britain’s Rising Star

Draper begins with a first-round bye, then potentially faces:

• R2: Tallon Griekspoor or a qualifier
• R3: Matteo Berrettini or Learner Tien
• R4: Tommy Paul, Joao Fonseca, or Karen Khachanov
• QF: Novak Djokovic

His draw is tough, but Draper has shown grit on clay. Reaching the quarters against Djokovic could mark a career milestone.

Emma Raducanu Returns on Clay

Raducanu opens against Suzan Lamens, with a tricky potential quarterfinal against Aryna Sabalenka.

• R2: Marta Kostyuk
• R3: Paula Badosa or Veronika Kudermetova
• R4: Qinwen Zheng or Sofia Kenin
• QF: Sabalenka or Amanda Anisimova

Following her Miami Open quarterfinal appearance, Raducanu’s form and focus on clay will be tested. She’s currently without a full-time coach but has reunited with Mark Petchey and Jane O’Donoghue for now.

Other British Players to Watch

• Cameron Norrie opens against Martin Landaluce.
• Katie Boulter fought through to round two, winning 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 over Katerina Siniakova.
• Jacob Fearnley qualified with big wins and joins the main draw.
• Sonay Kartal begins against Jaqueline Cristian.
• Fran Jones takes on Dayana Yastremska.
  

Big Matches and Key Dates

Madrid Open 2025 Key Dates:

• April 23–24: First Round
• April 25–26: Second Round
• April 27–28: Third Round
• April 29: Round of 16
• April 30–May 1: Quarter-finals
• May 2: Semi-finals
• May 3: Women’s Singles & Men’s Doubles Finals
• May 4: Men’s Singles Final
  

Who Needs a Big Run?

• Djokovic: A semifinal or better could signal readiness for Paris.
• Rublev: Now coached by Marat Safin, Rublev needs results to stay in the Top 10.
• Iga Swiatek: With most of her points coming from clay, a stumble here could hurt rankings.
• Casper Ruud: Winless in Masters 1000 finals, he must find momentum fast.
• Paula Badosa: Back from injury, she’s searching for form and confidence in front of a home crowd.
  

Underdogs to Watch Closely

• Francisco Cerundolo: Already 2-0 vs Zverev on clay.
• Amanda Anisimova: Power and precision could cause early upsets.
• Sofia Kenin: Slowly climbing back after her 2020 Grand Slam breakthrough.
• Coleman Wong: Opens against Federico Cina, with a possible route to face Casper Ruud.
  

How to Watch the Madrid Open 2025

You can catch all the ATP and WTA action live on Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports+, NOW, and the Sky Sports app. The coverage includes over 50% more live tennis this year at no extra cost to existing subscribers.

The Madrid Open never fails to shake up the clay season, and this year is no exception. With Djokovic chasing rhythm, Raducanu rebuilding, and Alcaraz returning to home soil, the stage is set for drama. Whether you’re tuning in for the top seeds or the breakout Brits, there’s no shortage of storylines to follow.

Which matchup are you most excited to watch at this year’s Madrid Open—Djokovic vs Draper, or a Raducanu-Sabalenka quarter-final clash?

More…

• https://www.atptour.com/en/news/madrid-2025-schedule
• https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/expert-picks-madrid-open-champion-paolini-swiatek-alcaraz
• https://www.esmadrid.com/en/whats-on/mutua-madrid-open-madrid-caja-magica