5 Interesting facts about the Madrid Masters

Soumya Saini | 10/05/2017

3) Blue revolution

Red clay is so passé. The management thought it would be a lovely idea to bring in some color. The decided that the tournament would be played on blue clay which would please the eyes of the audience. I must say it a daring decision made by Ion Tiriac, the owner.
Most players did not fall for the aesthetics. The players incurred injuries from the constant slipping and falling. It was a humongous flop. Players like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal threatened to boycott the tournament unless the court is changed back to red.

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