Today's Tennis News Overview - May 3, 2026

Madrid Open Updates

Women's Final: Marta Kostyuk won her first career WTA 1000 title by defeating 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5. During her run, Kostyuk also pulled off a major upset against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals.
Men's Final: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is facing Alexander Zverev today. Sinner is looking to win all nine Masters 1000 events, while Zverev hopes for his first win over Sinner since the 2023 US Open.

Kei Nishikori: The former US Open finalist announced he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2026 season.
Venus Williams: Following a first-round loss in Madrid, Williams became the first former world No. 1 to lose 10 consecutive singles matches since rankings began in 1975.
Carlos Alcaraz: Sidelined with a wrist injury and missing the French Open, Alcaraz was still in Madrid to support his younger brother, Jaime, who won his debut in the under-16 event.
Roger Federer: The tennis legend has been officially elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Quentin Folliot: The French professional player received a 20-year suspension for match-fixing violations.

Upsets: No. 27 Pepperdine men's tennis upset No. 7 LSU 4-3 to reach the NCAA Super Regionals. In another upset, No. 19 Florida lost to UCF 4-3, ending their season.
Dominance: The No. 1 ranked Georgia women's team swept Alabama State 4-0 and plays Charlotte today for a Super Regionals spot.