Madrid Open 2020 to be played online from home

Madrid Open is one of the biggest ATP and WTA tournaments. For many players, it is great preparation for Roland Garros every year. This year, however, the tournament will not be played as usual. The 2020 Madrid Open will be played virtually from home. The tournament will take place from 27th - 30th April 2020 and players will share 150 000€ in both ATP and WTA draws. Then, the winners can decide on how much they want to donate to players that are having financial problems at the moment. An additional 50 000€ will be donated to help to reduce the impact of the Coronavirus.

“Since we announced that the Mutua Madrid Open would not take place on the dates planned, we have been working on ideas for bringing tennis to the fans”, said Feliciano López, the tournament director. “The birth of the Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro highlights the tournament’s technological, youthful and innovative side, which has been one of its hallmarks since it began in 2009 and it is fitting for the current circumstances. We have organised a tournament for the professional players that is as true to the conventional tournament as possible, without them having to leave their homes. And its goal is not just to entertain; we want to do our bit during this period, which is so difficult for everyone.”

“The Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro will be a first-of-its-kind for the ATP Tour, providing an exciting and new way for players and fans to connect and engage with our sport”, said Andrea Gaudenzi, ATP Chairman. “This is a win-win for all – the organizators, the players, and the fans. We are particularly pleased that funds raised from this initiative will contribute towards supporting the wider playing group, which is critical during these challenging times."

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