Draws for the main competitions
02 May 2013

On Friday we will know how the players match up in the main draws for the Mutua Madrid Open both in the men’s and women’s tournaments. Petra Kvitova and Daniela Hantuchova will be the WTA representatives at the draw.
The Mutua Madrid Open is underway. In less than 24 hours the frantic action will begin on the fourteen courts at the Caja Mágica. But before the clay opens its doors the best players in the world the draw has to be made.

The draws for the ATP and WTA competitions will be made on Friday. At 14:00, in the Tennis Garden at the Caja Mágica, the women’s draw will take place in the presence of Petra Kvitova, the world number 8, and Daniela Hantuchova.

And at 18:30 the men’s draw will be held on the terrace of the VIP tent at the Caja Mágica.
By Roberto Hernández

Won't it be very difficult to get a decent draw?

Remember Mr. Bill, guys? Oohhhhhhhhh NOOOOOOOOO!! I have been dreading Daniela having to face Stephens. Her strength and power may well be too much to handle, even on clay. It would be very encouraging, however, if Daniela can pull it off. If you learn anything cheering her on, it's never say never!

It's a decent enough draw. Stephens' recent form hasn't been that great although she showed how well she can play in Australia and she had good runs in Strasbourg and Roland Garros last year so she can play well on clay.
Daniela will be the underdog but playing against a good player who isn't in great form is fairly decent as Daniela can raise her game and will have to be focused while the pressure will be on Stephens.

Daniela & Anabel have fifth seeds Mattek-Sands & Mirza in the first round of the doubles.

Daniela wins 6-3 7-5. Managed to serve out the match despite facing a couple of break points.

That's a really encouraging win for Daniela.

Unfortunately Kvitova is most likely to be next. They've never met on clay before but clay can be a leveler. Wickmayer could cause the upset but whoever Daniela faces, Daniela needs to bring her absolute best.

Would have been horrible to have lost today whilst all the qualifiers were still playing so thank you Madrid for giving Daniela a lifeline.

Kvitova held off Wickmayer 46 75 64.

Kvitova better have another bad day to give Daniela half a chance..