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Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal on clay for the first time in 10 tries, beating the top-ranked Spaniard 7-5, 6-4 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday and extend his unbeaten start to the season to 32 matches.

Petra Kvitova claimed her third title of the year when she upset fourth seed Victoria Azarenka 7-6 6-4 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday.

Rafael Nadal rallied for yet another win over arch-rival Roger Federer on Saturday to advance to the title match of the Madrid Open.

World number five Victoria Azarenka ended Julia Goerges's fine run on clay to claim a place in the final of the Madrid Open when she swept past the unseeded German 6-4 6-2 on Saturday.

Juan Martin Del Potro was forced to pull out of the Madrid Open with a hip injury just hours before his mouth-watering third round showdown with top seed Rafael Nadal.

Spain's victorious World Cup squad land in Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the country's capital.

Liverpool and Fulham look to set up an all-English Europa League final as they host Atletico Madrid and Hamburg respectively.

Barcelona was held to a 2-2 tie at Almeria. Madrid had the chance to take over at the top of the table if they could make it 13 wins out of 13 at their Bernabeu home this season by beating Sevilla.

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has acknowledged he may be leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer.

Chicago eliminated in first round of voting for 2016 Olympics. Madrid, Rio are final two candidates.