2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Sunday October 26 Order of Play

Sunday in Madrid just feels different, doesn’t it? The sun is out, the crowds are buzzing, and the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open is serving up a spectacular lineup for April 26. As we head into the heart of the first week, the stakes are rising, and the matchups on the schedule today are nothing short of mouth-watering.

Whether you’re heading to the Manolo Santana Stadium for the heavy hitters or scouting the outside courts for doubles magic, here is everything you need to know about Sunday’s order of play.

Blockbuster Sunday at Manolo Santana Stadium

The day kicks off at 11:00 AM with a clash of generations and styles. The ever-dangerous Sorana Cirstea takes on the American superstar Coco Gauff. Coco has been finding her rhythm on the clay, but Cirstea is a seasoned veteran who loves the fast conditions in Madrid. Following them, we have a treat for the purists: Tallon Griekspoor versus Lorenzo Musetti. Musetti’s one-handed backhand is a work of art, and it should be a fascinating battle against Griekspoor’s raw power.

The afternoon session belongs to the man everyone is talking about: Jannik Sinner. Scheduled for “not before 4:00 PM,” the Italian powerhouse faces Elmer Moller. Sinner has been the most dominant force on tour lately, and watching his laser-like groundstrokes in the Madrid altitude is a sight to behold.

As the sun sets, the “Big Hitter” special begins. Not before 8:00 PM, we have a massive WTA showdown between China’s Qinwen Zheng and the ice-cool Elena Rybakina. This is a potential final-round matchup happening on a Sunday! To close the night, the Caja Mágica will surely be rocking for a “Next Gen” battle: Brazilian sensation Joao Fonseca takes on the local Spanish hero Rafael Jodar. It’s a glimpse into the future of the ATP, and the atmosphere will be electric.

High Stakes on Arantxa Sanchez & Stadium 3

The Arantxa Sanchez Stadium is hosting a day of relentless quality. Highlights include a veteran battle between Elise Mertens and Karolina Pliskova (NB 1:00 PM), followed by the gritty Jessica Pegula taking on the fiery Marta Kostyuk. Pegula’s consistency against Kostyuk’s shot-making is a recipe for a three-set thriller. The night session here concludes with the big-hitting Jelena Ostapenko—always a must-watch for her “winner or error” style—against Anastasia Potapova.

Over on Stadium 3, the young Frenchman Arthur Fils brings his explosive game to the court against Emilio Nava, and British favorite Cameron Norrie will look to grind down Argentina’s Thiago Agustin Tirante in the late afternoon.

Doubles Drama: Stars Aligning

Sunday is also a massive day for doubles fans! One of the most intriguing matches of the entire day isn’t a singles match—it’s on Court 4 (NB 2:30 PM). Alexander Zverev teams up with Marcelo Melo to take on the “dream team” of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Luciano Darderi. Seeing four top-tier singles stars battling it out in a doubles format is exactly why people love the early rounds of Madrid.

Additionally, Coco Gauff pulls double duty today, returning to Court 5 for a doubles match with Robin Montgomery. Indonesian fans also have plenty to cheer for as Aldila Sutjiadi and Janice Tjen take on the Spanish-American duo of Bucsa and Melichar-Martinez to close out the day on Court 5.

Full Order of Play: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Manolo Santana Stadium (Starts at 11:00)

Arantxa Sanchez Stadium (Starts at 11:00)

Stadium 3 (Starts at 11:00)

Court 4 (Starts at 11:00)

Court 5 (Starts at 11:00)

Court 6 (Starts at 11:00)

NB = Not Before / (D) = Doubles