Sabalenka: "It is difficult to beat Svitolina, it was a very tough battle". Photo: Getty Images.
Aryna Sabalenka sweated profusely to defeat Elina Svitolina in the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open (6-3, 7-5). She spoke about it right after the match: "It's difficult to beat Svitolina, it was a very tough battle. But I am very happy to reach the final. She makes you fight for every point; to beat her, you have to play your best tennis. Winning against her gives you great confidence and means you are in good shape," stated the world number one, who will be aiming for her third title in Madrid next Saturday.
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