Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz competes in his first European clay-court event of the season at the Madrid Open after recovering from a right arm injury.
• Rafael Nadal, a five-time Madrid Open champion, returns to the tournament following a three-month break due to injuries.
• Novak Djokovic, the world number one, focuses on the Italian Open in Rome as part of his preparation for defending his French Open title.
• Jannik Sinner leads the seedings at the Madrid Open in Djokovic's absence, facing a qualifier in his opening match.
• Top women players Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka aim for titles at the Madrid Open, with Swiatek seeking her first win at the event.