Defending Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz saw his title defense crumble Wednesday in a thrilling quarterfinal showdown. Russian 7th seed Andrey Rublev clinched a dramatic 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 comeback victory, ending Alcaraz's 14-match winning streak and dashing hopes for a historic three-peat. 🌪️
Sabalenka's Dominance Continues
On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka bulldozed through 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva, securing her 10th straight win. The Belarusian powerhouse now faces No.4 seed Elena Rybakina, who survived a three-set battle against Yulia Putintseva. 🚀 This marks their 9th career clash – Sabalenka leads 5-3, but Rybakina won their last meeting in Brisbane.
Rublev's breakthrough semifinal appearance snaps his four-match losing streak pre-Madrid, proving even top players can reinvent their game. Who will claim glory? The tennis world is watching! 👀
