Sabalenka shows determination to reach the Mutua Madrid Open round of 16

Aryna Sabalenka advances steadily in the Mutua Madrid Open after defeating Romanian Jaqueline Cristian in the third round with a score of 6-1, 6-4. The Belarusian adds another solid victory at the Caja Mágica and confidently continues to defend her crown in the Spanish capital. An overpowering start by the world number 1 paved the way before a more contested second set, where Sabalenka managed the key moments better to close the match. The Belarusian moves into the quarterfinals, where she will face the winner of the match between Naomi Osaka and Anhelina Kalinina.

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