Madrid Open Update: Sabalenka Advances to Last 16, Upsets Continue
The Madrid Open has witnessed another day of thrilling action, with top players facing stern tests and upsets galore. According to reports from Flashscore, the women’s top seed and world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, has successfully navigated a tricky challenge from Elise Mertens to book her place in the last 16.
In a closely contested match, Sabalenka fought back from a set down to triumph 3-6, 6-2, 6-1. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Belarusian, who is looking to make a deep run in the tournament. As noted by Flashscore, Sabalenka’s win sets up a potential showdown with other top contenders in the competition.
The day’s action began with a major upset, as the men’s seventh seed and reigning champion, Andrey Rublev, was knocked out by Alexander Bublik. The Kazakh player secured a hard-fought 6-4, 0-6, 6-4 victory, sending shockwaves through the draw. As Flashscore reports, this result marks a significant upset, and Bublik will look to build on this momentum in the next round.
The Madrid Open has thrown up several intriguing matches, with Alexander Zverev set to face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, and Maria Sakkari taking on Jasmine Paolini. Other notable contests include Ben Shelton’s clash with Jakub Mensik and Elena Rybakina’s meeting with Elina Svitolina. With the competition heating up, fans can expect more thrilling action from the Spanish capital.
The day’s play began with Sabalenka’s encounter with Mertens, which got underway at 11:00 CET. The Belarusian’s victory sets up a potential quarter-final showdown with Rybakina or Svitolina, should she overcome her next opponent. Flashscore will provide comprehensive coverage of all the action from the Madrid Open.
The men’s draw has already witnessed a major upset, with Rublev’s exit at the hands of Bublik. As the competition progresses, fans will be eager to see if more top players follow suit. With a number of mouth-watering matches on the schedule, the Madrid Open is shaping up to be an exciting and unpredictable tournament. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis from Flashscore.
