By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Photograph credit score: Thomas F. Starke/Getty
Holding a framed picture assortment of his profession highlights, Roberto Bautista Agut bid an emotional farewell to Madrid at this time.
The 38-year-old Bautista Agut, who introduced 2026 will probably be his closing professional season, fell to Thiago Agustin Tirante, 6-2, 6-4 in his closing Mutua Madrid Open match.
Afterward, Mutua Madrid Open event administrators Feliciano López and Garbiñe Muguruza led the ceremony honoring Bautista Agut.
Followers on Courtroom Manolo Santana showered Bautista Agut with applause in his farewell.
Although his twelfth consecutive look in Madrid led to opening-round exit, Bautista Agut ship reminiscences of enjoying Madrid are amongst his most treasured tennis moments.
“From a really younger age we dreamed of getting a tennis profession, of enjoying these tournaments,” Bautista Agut stated. “I can say that I’ve fulfilled my dream, that I’ve performed one of the best tournaments on the planet. I’ve performed and received the Davis Cup with Feli [Lopez] and with my teammates, I’ve had many achievements.
“However I’m left with all the things that tennis has taught me, with all of the values that by drive and necessity this sport has taught me. I’m leaving Madrid, perhaps I’d have favored to play somewhat higher, to be sincere.“
