The line‑ups for the Mutua Madrid Open have been announced, with the tournament set to kick off on Tuesday and be broadcast live on Sky Sports. While the draw is now complete, British youngster Jack Draper has announced his withdrawal as he continues to recover from a knee injury that forced him out of the recent Barcelona Open. Draper joins a growing list of high‑profile players who have pulled out of the event, including Emma Raducanu, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
The 24‑year‑old, who reached the semi‑finals of the 2024 US Open, also confirmed that he will miss the upcoming Italian Open in Rome. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about his chances at the French Open in May, hoping to be back on the clay courts at Roland Garros. "An aggravated tendon in my knee means I am not able to play in Madrid and Rome," Draper said in a brief statement. "It's frustrating for sure but I am thankful it isn't anything more serious, recovery is going well and I feel good about my chances of being fit for Roland Garros.
I am looking forward to building momentum from there." In Draper’s absence, Britain’s Cameron Norrie will still be on the court, enjoying a first‑round bye thanks to his ranking. Norrie arrived in Madrid after a solid run in Barcelona, where he made the quarter‑finals, and he will be looking to build on that form after a second‑round showing in Monte Carlo.
For fans who prefer streaming, the tournament can also be accessed contract‑free via NOW, while Sky Sports continues to offer a suite of tennis coverage, including live scores, results, upcoming match schedules, video highlights, and in‑depth analysis through its app. On the women’s side, Katie Boulter opens her campaign against American Taylor Townsend in the first round. A win would set up a potential clash with the fifth seed, Jessica Pegula, in the second round.
Boulter, currently ranked No. 3 in Britain, reached the quarter‑finals in Rouen last week and is eager to extend that momentum into Madrid.
The head‑to‑head record between Boulter and Townsend heavily favors the Briton, who has won all three of their previous meetings. Their most recent encounter was at the Beijing tournament earlier this year, and while they have not faced each other since, Townsend has been in good form, having reached the final of the ATX Open WTA 250 in February. If Boulter can overcome Townsend, she will meet Pegula, who comes into the match riding the confidence of a recent WTA title win in Charleston. Pegula’s powerful baseline game and experience on clay make her a formidable opponent, but Boulter’s recent successes suggest she could pull off an upset.
Although the tournament is missing some of the biggest names in men’s tennis—most notably Alcaraz and Djokovic—the top seed this year is Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Like Norrie, Sinner receives a first‑round bye and will be looking to capitalize on his seeding to make a deep run in the event. The Madrid Open remains a key stop on the ATP and WTA calendars, offering players a crucial opportunity to fine‑tune their games ahead of the French Open. For spectators, the event is available live on Sky Sports, with additional streaming options through NOW and the Sky Sports app, which promises over 50 percent more live sport for customers at no extra cost.
Those interested can find further details and subscription information on the Sky Sports website. Overall, the tournament promises a mix of established stars and rising talent, with the British contingent featuring prominently despite recent withdrawals. Fans can look forward to high‑quality matches, potential surprise results, and the usual drama that accompanies a Masters 1000 event on the European clay circuit.