Tennis News

British number one Dan Evans continues his good form on clay to reach the Madrid Open last 16 by beating Australia's John Millman.

U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem cruised into the third round of the Madrid Open Tuesday, with a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 win over Marcos Giron.

Two-time Madrid Open champion Simona Halep suffered a third-round defeat to Elise Mertens while Britain's Cam Norrie pulled out after suffering blisters on his left foot.

Rafael Nadal, seeking his sixth title in Madrid and looking to regain top form ahead of the French Open, easily dispatched countryman Carlos Alcaraz, who turned 18 on Wednesday, to advance at the Madrid Open.

Dan Evans continued his progress on clay with a hard-fought win, while Ashleigh Barty extended her winning streak to reach the semi-finals at the Madrid Open.