In a thrilling match at the Madrid Open, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faced a tough challenge from American wildcard Robin Montgomery but emerged victorious with a 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-4 win. The second-seeded Sabalenka had to dig deep to secure the win against the 19-year-old left-hander, who put up a strong fight throughout the match.
Sabalenka, currently ranked No 2 in the world, will now face another American, Danielle Collins, in the next round. Collins, the No 13 seed, is on a remarkable 15-match winning streak and will be a formidable opponent for Sabalenka.
In the previous round, Sabalenka defeated Magda Linette in a tough three-set match (6-4, 3-6, 6-3). Montgomery, ranked No 183, had impressive wins against Elina Avanesyan and Katie Boulter earlier in the tournament, showcasing her talent and fighting spirit on the court.
The Madrid Open has seen some exciting matches in the third round, with players like Danielle Collins, Jasmine Paolini, and Coco Gauff securing wins to advance to the next stage of the tournament. With top players like Iga Swiatek, Maria Sakkari, and Elena Rybakina also progressing, the competition is heating up at the Caja Magica.
Tennis fans can expect more thrilling matches as the tournament progresses, with the world’s best players battling it out for the prestigious Madrid WTA 1000 title. Stay tuned for more updates and results from one of the most exciting events on the women’s tennis calendar.