Virtual Madrid Open - April 27-30th 2020

[cazza99]

BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/52236523) - Andy Murray signs up for virtual Madrid Open

[Stell]

Thiem and Nishikori have also signed up for it: http://www.atptour.com/en/news/mutua-madrid-open-virtual-pro-announcement-21-april-2020

[Stell]

Tsitsipas and Shapovalov are the last two to sign up for it: http://www.atptour.com/en/news/mutua-madrid-open-virtual-pro-announcement-23-april-2020.

[Hawkeye]

Andy to play Rafa.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/52419379

[cazza99]

More info of the draw here.

ATP (https://www.atptour.com/en/news/mutua-madrid-open-virtual-pro-2020-draw) - Virtual Blockbuster! Nadal & Murray In Same Group In Virtual Madrid Event


Group 1: Rafael Nadal (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview), Gael Monfils (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/gael-monfils/mc65/overview), Denis Shapovalov (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/denis-shapovalov/su55/overview), Andy Murray

(https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andy-murray/mc10/overview)

Group 2: Dominic Thiem (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/dominic-thiem/tb69/overview), Diego Schwartzman (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/diego-schwartzman/sm37/overview), John Isner (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/john-isner/i186/overview), David Ferrer

(https://www.atptour.com/en/players/david-ferrer/f401/overview)

Group 3: Stefanos Tsitsipas (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/stefanos-tsitsipas/te51/overview), Fabio Fognini (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/fabio-fognini/f510/overview), Kei Nishikori (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/kei-nishikori/n552/overview), Frances Tiafoe

(https://www.atptour.com/en/players/frances-tiafoe/td51/overview)

Group 4: Alexander Zverev (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/alexander-zverev/z355/overview), David Goffin (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/david-goffin/gb88/overview), Karen Khachanov (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/karen-khachanov/ke29/overview), Lucas Pouille (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/lucas-pouille/pf39/overview)

[cazza99]

Donpt know yet where this will be streamed.

Tennis.com will be streaming it, but we may not be able to get it in the UK.

https://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2020/04/mutua-madrid-open-virtual-prowhat-it-what-it-isnt-whos-playing/88528/

[lynne]

From Twitter ......


#MMOPEN
@MutuaMadridOpen
·
Apr 23
The #MMOPEN Virtual Pro will be streamed exclusively on Facebook!

#PlayAtHome Video game

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWTcxi7WkAMHX5O?format=jpg&name=small



That's all I can find for now!

[andyfer]

Andy v Paire on today after Nadal v Shapovalov at 3.30pm. Not sure how I feel about this. I’ll give it 5 minutes then decide!

https://www.madrid-open.com/mutua-madrid-open-virtual-pro/cuadros/

[exislander]

A bit later than scheduled but Andy's comments and sound effects during his match were hilarious - so close to the real thing!

[lynne]

A bit later than scheduled but Andy's comments and sound effects during his match were hilarious - so close to the real thing!


Very true, great to hear him!:thumbup::thumbup:

[jackie55]

I don't have facebook really hope they show it on YouTube or somewhere we can watch replay of the match. How did Andy do, did he win

[Teresa]

It’s on you tube. I will give you a clue. The right man won.

[themass15]

I don't have facebook really hope they show it on YouTube or somewhere we can watch replay of the match. How did Andy do, did he win
Andy won 3-1

[patlowe]

It's also being streamed on Eurosport Player. Can't say I'm a big fan of it though!

[exislander]

Just watched Andy easily beat Rafa 3-0. I think Andy has had more practice with the controller than Rafa. Andy was less vocal today but there was a short interview a bit later where he was saying we should not think about travel and playing again too soon - just to get some day to day life more normal first.

[themass15]

Great match by Andy beating Rafa

[JAMES4578]

Great for Andy and obviously for good cause, however could not say I'm that enthusiastic about it.

[exislander]

If anyone else is interested Andy "lost" the semi (due to connection issues between UK and Argentina) but just won the final against Goffin.

[lynne]

If anyone else is interested Andy "lost" the semi (due to connection issues between UK and Argentina) but just won the final against Goffin.

Have to admit it was so funny especially Andy's underarm serve & his commentary:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

yes great Andy won the tournament ,well done. Pales in comparison to the real thing mind you. :cheer::cheer:Does not really compare to the real thing mind you. Technical issues in the semi somewhat unfortunate!

[Stell]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/52495306 Andy's going to give half his winnings to the NHS.