Nicolas Almagro News

Yes, he has been absurdly good since his return. Nobody prophesised such a success return, and in a word his reappearance been made us wonder if he made a secret deal with the tennis Gods.

Djokovic has reached the final in four of the five past years at the Foro Italico, winning the title in 2008 and 2011.

Veteran Julien Benneteau is through to the second round after recording an upset-win over 12th seed Nicolas Almagro.

A chill leaves the air. Hollywood bombards with disappointing releases. And here's another reliable sign of spring: Rafael Nadal goes into beast mode.

World No. 36 Benoit Paire made a winning debut at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Monday in Rome, defeating Argentine Juan Monaco 7-6 , 1-6, 6-4 in just under two hours.

World No. 2 Andy Murray is back on court for the third week of May, as the ATP World Tour makes a stop in Rome, Italy for the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. The Scot enters the Masters 1000 tournament as the third seed.

Rafael Nadal made a comfortable start to his quest for a third Madrid Masters title on Wednesday but Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka slumped to a shock exit.

Rafael Nadal made a comfortable start to his quest for a third Madrid Masters title on Wednesday as he eased past Frenchman Benoit Paire 6-3, 6-4. One break in each set was enough for Nadal as he overcame some impressive variety and touch shown by Paire early on to break when the World No.37 was serving at 2-3 down in the opening set, before ... (more)

The major celebration of tennis in Spain is well underway now, and the relatively new clay-court Madrid Masters - can you even believe that for many years, Madrid was an indoor, hard-court event? - is a fitting tribute to all that the Iberian nation has come to mean to the sport, as well as an ideal showcase for the particular strengths of the ... (more)

Grigor Dimitrov finished off Monday's long schedule with a win at the Mutua Madrid Open that put him in the second round against world No.

Tournament seed Nicolas Almagro is through to the second round after opponent Tobias Kamke retired with injury.

Maria Sharapova rallied from a break down in the first set to beat Alexandra Dulgheru of Romania 7-5, 6-2 Monday and reach the second round of the Madrid Open.

ALMAGRO, LOPEZ, DIMITROV HIGHLIGHT MONDAY ACTION First round play continues on Monday at the Mutua Madrid Open with 11 first round matches, three on Manolo Santana Court featuring four Spaniards.

Unfortunately for Nicolas Almagro, his last match against Rafael Nadal feels like it went pretty much the same way all of his other matches have.

For Rafael Nadal to bridge a 7,000-point gap with Novak Djokovic in the ATP rankings looks like a tall order, even for a player of his qualities, yet he could still threaten the Serb's hopes of ending 2013 as world No.1. With the French Open looming large on the horizon, Nadal is back in the claycourt groove as he continues his comeback from a knee ... (more)

Linebacker Donte Dennis, who led the Black Bears in tackles with 86, will work out for the St.

Manu Fernandez / the associated press Rafael Nadal reacts after beating Nicolas Almagro in the final of the Barcelona Open in Spain Sunday.

Rafael Nadal won his eighth Barcelona title in nine years on Sunday, defeating fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 6-4, 6-3 in the final of the rainy Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell.

Nadal wins record eighth title in Barcelona BARCELONA: Rafael Nadal extended his record number of Barcelona titles to eight as he brushed off a slow start to beat Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday.

Tigah, ridden by Alonso Quinonez, surged by Summer Hit and jockey Russell Baze in the final yards.