“Everything you need to know about the Madrid Open: Defending champions, schedule, and how to watch on Sky Sports Tennis”

The Madrid Open is set to kick off with a bang as top players from around the world gear up to compete for the prestigious title. The tournament, which is part of the ATP and WTA Tours, will feature some of the biggest names in tennis, including defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.

Alcaraz, who is aiming for a ‘three-peat’ after winning the title in 2022 and 2023, will face tough competition as he looks to make history once again. The young Spanish sensation will be looking to continue his impressive form and secure another victory on home soil.

On the women’s side, Sabalenka will be looking to defend her title after defeating world No 1 Iga Swiatek in the final last year. The Belarusian star, who recently won the Australian Open, will be a force to be reckoned with as she aims to lift the trophy for the second year in a row.

Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Tennis, which will be broadcasting over 4,000 matches from more than 80 tournaments a year, including the US Open. With a new home for tennis in the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports Tennis will provide fans with round-the-clock coverage of their favorite sport.

The Madrid Open will take place at the iconic Caja Magica, with matches starting on April 23 for the WTA and April 24 for the ATP. The tournament will culminate with the WTA final on May 4 and the ATP final on May 5, promising an exciting week of tennis action.

Don’t miss out on the drama and excitement of the Madrid Open, tune in to Sky Sports Tennis to watch all the matches live and witness history in the making.