The line‑ups for the Mutua Madrid Open have now been announced, with the tournament set to kick off on Tuesday and be broadcast live on Sky Sports. While the draw is complete, British rising star Jack Draper has announced his withdrawal, still nursing a knee problem that forced him out of the Barcelona Open earlier this month. Draper joins a growing list of high‑profile players who have pulled out of the Madrid event, a group that already includes former US Open champion Emma Raducanu, Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz and Serbian legend Novak Djokovic. The 24‑year‑old, who reached the semifinals of the 2024 US Open, also confirmed that he will miss the forthcoming Italian Open in Rome.
Despite the setbacks, he remains focused on the upcoming French Open at Roland Garros in May. "An aggravated tendon in my knee means I am not able to play in Madrid and Rome," Draper explained in a 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 contrast, fellow Briton Cameron Norrie is confirmed for the Madrid Open and will enjoy a first‑round bye. Norrie, who made the quarter‑finals in Barcelona last week after a solid second‑round performance in Monte Carlo, will be looking to build on that form in Spain. For fans wanting to watch the action without a contract, the tournament can be streamed via NOW, while Sky Sports also offers a comprehensive suite of tennis coverage, including live scores, results, upcoming match schedules, video highlights, and a dedicated app for news and on‑demand content. On the women's side, British No.
3 Katie Boulter opens her campaign against American Taylor Townsend in the first round. A win would set up a potential clash with fifth‑seed Jessica Pegula in the second round. Boulter, who reached the quarter‑finals in Rouen last week, has been in good form and will be hoping to continue that momentum. Historically, Boulter has a perfect record against Townsend, having won all three of their previous meetings.
Their most recent encounter was at the Beijing tournament earlier in 2024, where Boulter again emerged victorious. Townsend, however, has shown strong recent form, having reached the final of the ATX Open WTA 250 in February and posting several impressive results throughout the season.
If Boulter can sustain her dominance, she will face Pegula, who is coming off a second WTA title of the year, secured in Charleston. Pegula's powerful baseline game and experience on clay could pose a significant challenge for the British player.
While the men's draw suffers from the absence of Alcaraz and Djokovic, the top seed is now Italy's Jannik Sinner. Like Norrie, Sinner receives a first‑round bye and will be looking to capitalize on his position as the highest‑ranked player in the field. The Madrid Open promises a mix of seasoned champions and hungry newcomers, all competing on the iconic blue‑clay courts. For those with a Sky Sports subscription, the tournament can be watched live on television or streamed through the Sky Sports app and NOW platform, offering more than 50 percent additional live sport coverage at no extra charge.
Fans are encouraged to use a Chrome browser for the best video player experience, ensuring smooth playback of match highlights, player interviews, and in‑depth analysis. Whether you are tracking the progress of British hopefuls like Norrie and Boulter, or following the global stars vying for the prestigious title, the Mutua Madrid Open delivers high‑quality tennis action and compelling storylines throughout its week‑long run.