Tennis News

Halep onto Madrid final for 3rd straight year

Simona Halep has won back-to-back titles at the Madrid Open after beating Kristina Mladenovic 7-5 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 in a hard-fought final.

Novak Djokovic remained upbeat following his Madrid Open semi-final defeat to Rafael Nadal, insisting he will take the positives from the tournament.

Romanian third seed Simona Halep retains her Madrid Open title with victory over France's Kristina Mladenovic.

Rafael Nadal recorded a first win over Novak Djokovic since 2014 to book his place in the Madrid Open final with a 6-2 6-4 victory.

Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic for the first time in three years to reach the final of the Madrid Open.