Manolo Santana, a pioneer in tennis and great inspiration for Spanish sport as a whole, passed away on Saturday aged 83. The news came in an announcement from the Mutua Madrid Open, the tournament where he was Honorary President and which he directed from 2002 to 2018, turning the Spanish
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Manolo Santana: Pioneer Who Became A Spanish Legend
Manuel Santana, Spanish Tennis Great, Dies Ages 83
Manuel Santana, one of Spain’s greatest sporting heroes, passed away aged 83 on Saturday in Marbella. The four-time major singles champion had been Tournament Director of the Mutua Madrid Open until 2019, when he became the ATP Masters 1000 tournament’s Honorary President. Upon hearing the news, Felipe VI, the King of
Lopez, Santana Share Messages Following Madrid Cancellation
Due to the continuing outbreak of COVID-19, the entire professional tennis season is now suspended through 7 June 2020. As a consequence, the 2020 Mutua Madrid Open will not be held. “We are very disappointed about the cancellation of the tournament, but the health of the fans, players and employees