- Power outage halts play at Madrid Open 2025, creating suspense on Centre Court.
- Gauff advances, but a power cut pauses Madrid Open 2025 matches.
- Madrid Open 2025 delayed by power outage, as rising stars and veterans await their next match.
Play at the Madrid Open 2025 faced an unexpected disruption today Monday when a massive power outage swept across much of the Iberian Peninsula and parts of France,
The blackout struck just after 10:30 a.m. GMT, bringing action at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 to a standstill.
The power failure knocked out electronic line-calling systems and left a spider cam dangling dangerously over Centre Court inside the Manolo Santana Stadium, forcing officials to suspend all ongoing matches.
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Matches Suspended Amid Madrid Open 2025 Power Outage
- Dimitrov vs. Fearnley Stalled Mid-Match
On Centre Court, Grigor Dimitrov was closing in on victory against British qualifier Jacob Fearnley, leading 6-4, 5-4.
Fearnley was serving to stay alive in the match when the sudden Madrid Open power cut stopped play.
With electronic officiating offline, tournament officials had no choice but to suspend the match for safety reasons.
Organizers Respond to the Disruption
Tournament organizers quickly took to social media to assure fans they were “working to restore” power “as quickly as possible.”
However, no specific timetable was provided, leaving players and spectators awaiting updates.
The Spain power outage April 2025 created a rare logistical challenge for event staff and attendees.
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Big Winners Before the Lights Went Out
- Coco Gauff Advances Smoothly
Before the Madrid Open 2025 power outage, world number four Coco Gauff continued her strong run, defeating Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-2 to secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
Gauff’s impressive form keeps her firmly in contention for the WTA Madrid Open title.
- Rising Star Mirra Andreeva Shines
Teen prodigy Mirra Andreeva also impressed, taking down Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 6-4.
Her rapid rise through the tournament has become one of the most talked-about stories at this year’s event, alongside other thrilling developments despite the Madrid Open match suspension.
What’s Ahead When Play Resumes
As power restoration efforts continue, fans eagerly await the resumption of matches.
When action returns at the ATP Madrid Open 2025, Stefanos Tsitsipas is set to clash with Lorenzo Musetti, while fifth seed Jack Draper prepares to battle Italian powerhouse Matteo Berrettini.
The disruption may have delayed the tournament, but anticipation for the upcoming showdowns remains high.
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