Ana Ivanovic makes her picks for the men’s and women’s Madrid Open titles
Former tennis player Ana Ivanovic shared her predictions for the 2026 Madrid Open singles champions, favoring Jannik Sinner in the men's draw and Mirra Andreeva in the women's draw. She cited Sinner's strong form and clearer path after the exits of top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. On the women's side, Ivanovic highlighted Andreeva's clay-court suitability and game style as key advantages following the early departures of top seeds like Sabalenka and Rybakina.
- ▪Ana Ivanovic predicts Jannik Sinner will win the 2026 Madrid Open men's title.
- ▪Ivanovic believes Mirra Andreeva is the favorite for the women's title due to her playing style and the absence of top competitors.
- ▪Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have been eliminated from the men's draw, opening the path for Sinner.
- ▪Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek are all out of the women's draw, leaving Andreeva as the top seed.
- ▪Ivanovic noted the increasing depth in women's tennis, with players like Andreeva and Gauff capable of winning Grand Slams.
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