In a poignant moment at the Madrid Open, Rafael Nadal bid an emotional farewell to the tournament after his exit in the last 16 to Jiri Lehecka. The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, who holds a record five Madrid Open titles, was defeated 7-5, 6-4 by the 30th-seeded Czech player. Nadal, reflecting on his final appearance at the tournament, expressed gratitude for the special week and the overwhelming support from fans. Despite his retirement looming, Nadal remains uncertain about when he will hang up his racquet, with physical issues over the past years contributing to his decision-making process regarding competing at Roland Garros later this month.

Following his match, a touching ceremony was held in Nadal's honor, acknowledging his remarkable career and contributions to the sport. Despite the emotional moment, Nadal assured fans that it's not a final goodbye, hinting at his return next year. Lehecka, acknowledging the bittersweet nature of his victory, expressed admiration for Nadal and the opportunity to compete against a legendary player.

Meanwhile, on the men's side, second seed Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive run with a record-equalling 14th consecutive Madrid Open victory, overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff in a thrilling three-set encounter. Top-seeded Jannik Sinner also advanced to the quarter-finals after a hard-fought win against Karen Khachanov. Daniil Medvedev completed his full set of Masters 1000 quarter-finals, defeating Alexander Bublik.

In the women's draw, world number one Iga Swiatek faced a tough challenge against Beatriz Haddad Maia, dropping her first set of the tournament before rallying to claim victory. Swiatek's resilience and tactical adjustments proved crucial as she secured a spot in the semi-finals, where she will face Madison Keys. Keys staged a remarkable comeback from 0-6, 0-2 down to upset 2022 champion Ons Jabeur, advancing to her first semi-final at the Caja Magica in Madrid.