Madrid, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Belgian Blockx

NAMPA / AFP

2026-04-30

Up-and-coming Belgian Alexander Blockx ended the title defence of Casper Ruud by defeating the former world number two 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals on Thursday. Blockx, 21, who broke into the top 100 for the first time last month and is at a career-high 69 in the world, has knocked out four consecutive seeds, including third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime, en route to the final four. Blockx is through to his first tour-level semi-f......

Restricted content

Sports News

Vucherens, Switzerland, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Pogacar increases hold on Romandie lead with sprint win

2026-04-30 18:30:41

Rome, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Italian footballer and coaching bodies join Serie A in backing Malago as new FA chief

2026-04-30 18:30:41

Madrid, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Ruud's Madrid title defence ended by Blockx, Andreeva into final

2026-04-30 18:30:40

London, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Du Plessis says Dutch talent is 'secret sauce' of new Euro T20 franchise

2026-04-30 18:00:35

Vancouver, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Infantino re-election boost after securing Asia, Africa backing

2026-04-30 18:00:35

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi wealth fund to cut LIV golf funding after 2026 season

2026-04-30 17:00:31

Vancouver, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - African football confederation backing Infantino re-election bid

2026-04-30 16:30:55

2026-04-30 16:02:50

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi wealth fund to cut LIV golf funding after 2026 season: spokesperson to AFP

2026-04-30 16:02:50

Madrid, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results

2026-04-30 15:30:34

London, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Mainoo signs new five-year Man Utd contract

2026-04-30 14:00:33

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Khomas Region Governor, Sam Nujoma; Governor of Zambezi, Dorothy Kabula; and Governor of Kavango West, Verna Sinimbo. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 April 2026 - Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp pictured with Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

HOACHANAS, 28 April 2026 - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, addresses residents of Hoachanas and Stampriet on the importance of national documents. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

ONDANGWA, 28 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured during the official opening of the 2026 Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

NDAMA, 28 April 2026 - The first Community Information Centre was unveiled at Ndama on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

NAMPA

OVINYANGE, 28 April 2026 - Team three leader Anna Namwandi vaccinates a child at Ovinyange village during polio campaign in Kunene Region. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

NAMPA