When discussing the favorites to win the Madrid Open the first name on most people's lips would usually be clay-court king Rafa Nadal. Things are a little different this year though.
The Spaniard, who has won the tournament five times, will have his work cut out for him when play begins next week, not on the Caja Magica's three red dust courts, but on gaming consoles.
Like every other tennis tournament since March, and at least until the end of July, the coronavirus pandemic has stopped play. The hole in the calendar will be partly filled next week, however, when the Madrid Open holds a virtual event.