Katie Boulter and Cam Norrie Represent Britain at Mutua Madrid Open
Katie Boulter, Cam Norrie are only Brits in Mutua Madrid Open draw
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At the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, only two British players, Katie Boulter and Cam Norrie, are competing in the singles draws due to injuries affecting other top players. Boulter will face Taylor Townsend, while Norrie has a first-round bye.
- 01Katie Boulter and Cam Norrie are the only British players in the singles draws.
- 02Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper, both top-ranked Brits, are sidelined due to injuries.
- 03Boulter will compete in both singles and doubles at the tournament.
- 04Norrie, seeded 19th, has a first-round bye and will play on April 24.
- 05The tournament runs until May 3, 2026.
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The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open has seen a significant injury impact on the British tennis contingent, leaving only Katie Boulter and Cam Norrie to represent the nation in the singles draws. Boulter, currently ranked 61st in the world, is set to begin her singles campaign on April 22 against American Taylor Townsend. Additionally, she has received a wildcard entry to compete in doubles alongside tennis legend Venus Williams, with their first match scheduled against the Chinese duo of Jiang Xinyu and Xu Yifan on April 23. Norrie, ranked 19th, has a first-round bye and will play his match on April 24. The absence of top players like Emma Raducanu, who is recovering from a viral illness, and Jack Draper, who is dealing with a knee injury, highlights the challenges faced by British tennis this season. The tournament will continue until May 3, 2026.
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The absence of top British players could affect local fan engagement and support for the tournament.
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