Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is set to undergo a temporary transformation, as the football venue will serve as a hub of practice courts for the upcoming Madrid Open.
The clay-court event, an ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament, is scheduled to begin on April 22.
The decision is largely driven by the stadium's close proximity to the players' hotel, making it a convenient option for tennis stars.
The transformation is made possible by the stadium's state-of-the-art retractable pitch, a standout feature of its $1 billion renovation completed in 2023.
Real Madrid's fixture list during that window is another key factor behind the decision, with the club scheduled to play multiple away matches between late April and early May.
