Sabalenka, after losing in Madrid: "I have to learn from this"

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Aryna Sabalenka could not assert her favorite status in the match against Hailey Baptiste that drew great media attention around the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. The top title contender had an off day and succumbed to the American in a thrilling match, leading to various conclusions.

The defeat of Aryna Sabalenka at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 prompted a calm analysis from the Belarusian. In a tightly contested match, it was the small details in crucial moments that tilted the scale in Hailey Baptiste's favor, something that the world number 1 acknowledged without drama, focusing on learning for future tournaments.

This is what Sabalenka said after losing at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 to Baptiste

A match decided by small details

"It was a tough match. She played very well, and I played well too. I think I had some opportunities in the third set. I felt like maybe I was a bit rushed in some points at that moment. But it's okay; sometimes you have to learn, take the negatives from this week, and move on."

Missed opportunities in crucial moments

"I think she played some great points. I had some chances and didn't capitalize on them. I feel she played very courageous tennis in those match point moments, and that made the difference."

The turning point of the match

"In Miami, I didn't give her many chances; she couldn't break my serve. Here, in the first game of the second set, I made two double faults out of nowhere, and I felt that gave her confidence. From there, she started playing more aggressively. Like I said, she played brave tennis. What can I say, well done."

No pressure despite the streak

"Not really. I was just playing tennis, trying to find a way to win the match, but it didn't work out today. Like I said, at no point did I think about the streak."

A tough blow for Aryna Sabalenka, who seemed very optimistic after the massive upsets in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 and hadn't suffered such a surprising defeat in a long time. The Belarusian leaves the tournament with some doubt, looking to regain her best feelings in Rome before Roland Garros.

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