2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Wednesday April 29 Quarter-Finals Order of Play

Happy Wednesday! We’ve officially reached the business end of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, and the energy at the Caja Mágica is reaching a fever pitch. As we head into Wednesday, April 29, the singles draws are narrowing down to the elite few, while the doubles courts are seeing some of the biggest stars in the world team up for high-stakes battles.

If you’re following along from home or heading to the grounds today, get ready for a day of heavy hitting, tactical masterclasses, and a local hero story that has the whole city of Madrid buzzing.

The Main Event: Sinner vs. the Local Hero

The Manolo Santana Stadium starts its program at 1:00 PM with a fascinating WTA clash between the veteran Karolina Pliskova and the aggressive Anastasia Potapova. Pliskova’s serve is legendary in the Madrid altitude, but Potapova’s relentless energy from the baseline will make this a grueling opener.

However, the match that has everyone talking is scheduled for “not before 4:00 PM.” The world-conquering Jannik Sinner takes on Spain’s own Rafael Jodar. Jodar has been the breakout star of the tournament, riding a wave of home-crowd support to reach this late stage. Facing Sinner is the ultimate test in modern tennis—the Italian’s power and precision have been near-perfect this week. Will Jodar’s magic continue, or will the “Sinner-man” prove too strong?

The evening session is just as enticing. At 8:00 PM, Marta Kostyuk faces the formidable Linda Noskova. Both players have been “giant killers” this season, and their contrasting styles should provide plenty of fireworks. To close out the night, two of the most athletic young men on the ATP tour, Arthur Fils and Jiri Lehecka, will battle it out in a match that promises pure explosive power.

Doubles Takeover at Arantxa Sanchez

If you’re a fan of the tactical nuance of doubles, the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium is your home today. The morning kicks off with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Luciano Darderi teaming up. Tsitsipas is always a draw in Madrid, and seeing him bring his flair to the doubles court is a treat for the fans.

Later in the afternoon (NB 4:00 PM), the teenage sensations Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider take to the clay. These two have a chemistry that defies their age, and they’ll be tested by the experienced duo of Ellen Perez and Demi Schuurs. The night wraps up with a high-profile pairing as the technical wizard Su-Wei Hsieh and Sofia Kenin face off against the powerful Krunic and Mladenovic.

Stadium 3: The Engine Room

Stadium 3 remains the hub for intense, fast-paced doubles action. Keep an eye on the match between Tallon Griekspoor/Brandon Nakashima and the Polish-British duo of Johnson/Zielinski. With the Madrid air making the balls fly faster, these serve-heavy matches are often decided by the thinnest of margins.

Whether you’re here for the Sinner showdown or the doubles masterclasses, Wednesday is set to be one of the best days of the tournament so far!

Full Order of Play: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Manolo Santana Stadium (Starts at 13:00)

Arantxa Sanchez Stadium (Starts at 13:00)

Stadium 3 (Starts at 13:00)

NB = Not Before / (D) = Doubles