In a nail-biter at the Madrid Open, Aryna Sabalenka battled rain delays, fierce winds, and a relentless Marta Kostyuk to secure her fourth semifinal spot in the tournament! 💥 The world No. 1 from Belarus edged out a 7-6(4), 7-6(7) victory after surviving three set points in a dramatic tiebreak disrupted by rain 🌧️. "This match was all about mental grit, not just tennis," Sabalenka said, admitting to 48 unforced errors but celebrating her resilience.
Meanwhile, top seed Iga Swiatek blazed past Egypt’s Mayar Sherif with a dominant 6-1, 6-0 win 🚀. Swiatek, who’s chasing her third WTA 1000 title this year, called the conditions "wild" but praised her focus. She’ll face either Beatriz Haddad Maia or Madison Keys next—another clash to watch!
Sabalenka’s semifinal opponent? Red-hot Elina Svitolina 🔥. The Ukrainian powerhouse crushed Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima 6-2, 6-1, extending her clay-court dominance to 22 straight sets. Can Sabalenka finally break Svitolina’s streak? Tune in tomorrow for the answer! 🎾
