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American Hailey Baptiste Upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open Ahead of Roland-Garros

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American Hailey Baptiste Upsets No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open Ahead of Roland-Garros

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Baptiste defeats world No. 1 Sabalenka 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(6) in Madrid Open quarterfinals after saving six match points.
Sabalenka's 15-match win streak ended by Baptiste in a dramatic deciding set tiebreak.
Baptiste reached her first WTA 1000 semifinal with the victory.
Baptiste leveraged a mix of slice backhand and attacking forehand to trouble Sabalenka.
Sabalenka faced a rare late defeat after holding firm in most of 2026 season.
Baptiste's coach Franklin Tiafoe's brother supported in the box during the match.
Baptiste described her nervy start but belief carried her to the win.
Sabalenka pulled off a late comeback attempt before the final tiebreak.
The win showcased Baptiste’s rapid ascent and resilience on big stages.

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World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka beats four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in lung-busting Mutua Madrid Open thriller

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World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka beats four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in lung-busting Mutua Madrid Open thriller

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Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.
Sabalenka credited her team for pushing her to keep fighting, saying they helped her avoid giving up as the decisive sets approached.
Osaka showed late push in the tiebreak before Sabalenka surged to win the final two sets and reach the Madrid Open quarterfinals.

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Mirra Andreeva wins at Madrid Open after saying ‘I will choke’ having blown third-set lead

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Mirra Andreeva wins at Madrid Open after saying ‘I will choke’ having blown third-set lead

Nytimes.com

Andreeva wins a dramatic Madrid Open match versus Bondár after saving a late third-set choke and clinching the tiebreak 7-5.
Andreeva overcame a 5-1 lead lapse to reach the Madrid Open quarterfinals for the third straight year.
Andreeva converted her second match point in a tense deciding tiebreak to seal the win.
The win adds to Andreeva's improving form after a challenging stretch earlier in 2026.
Andreeva faced a tough test after exiting Indian Wells, where she previously spoke harshly in defense of her performance.
Andreeva described not feeling like a champion while facing Bondár, highlighting her ongoing adjustments under pressure.
The match featured a high-stakes comeback, with Andreeva turning up the aggression late to stay in contention.
Bondár's 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5) defeat ended with a decisive tiebreak in Madrid's quarterfinals lineup.
Andreeva will play Leylah Fernandez in the Madrid quarterfinals after the win.
The match was part of a broader pattern of Andreeva's intense on-court moments and resilience.

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Coco Gauff Will Drop in WTA Rankings After Madrid Open

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Coco Gauff Will Drop in WTA Rankings After Madrid Open

Si.com

Gauff falls to World No. 4 after losing to Linda Noskova in Madrid, triggering a ranking shift.
Swiatek rises to World No. 3 after her Madrid retirement amid stomach issues.
Gauff must defend 650 points at the Italian Open and 2,000 at the French Open this season.
Swiatek faces fewer points to defend at Madrid this year but still watches the rankings shift.
Madrid Open continues through May 3, influencing the early clay-court season.
Gauff's illness and tough matchups highlight ongoing health challenges for players this week.
Noskova defeats Gauff in three sets to reach the quarterfinals in Madrid.

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Emma Raducanu puts injury woes behind her in sunny update

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Emma Raducanu puts injury woes behind her in sunny update

Dailymail.com

Raducanu posted a sunny social media update detailing training and leisure as she recovers.
She withdrew from Linz Open and Madrid Open due to illness, with prior Miami Open missings tied to the same illness.
Her return targets include the Italian Open or Roland Garros, with the French Open looming.
Raducanu’s sponsorship with Uniqlo remains a highlight amid injuries.
The update underscores her marketability despite lack of recent play.

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Tennis star stops game to complain about strange smell at back of court

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Tennis star stops game to complain about strange smell at back of court

Sportbible.com

Andreeva halted her Madrid Open Round of 16 match to report an 'unhealthy' smell from behind her end of the court.
Andreeva, ranked world No. 8, won in three sets to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals.
The match concluded with Andreeva defeating Anna Bondár 6-7, 6-3, 7-6 in a tight tiebreaker.
Andreeva stated she endured a tough moment at 5-6 in the third set before rallying to win serve easily afterward.
The teenager advanced to the Madrid Open semi-finals, aiming for a third title on her rapidly expanding resume.
Madrid Open is noted for baking temperatures that affect players on clay courts.

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