We explain the details you need to know to enjoy the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 that will take place in Rome, such as schedule, timings, favorites, prize money, and much more.
Aryna Sabalenka
Seeing is believing. Not one of the first 8 seeds will play in the semifinals of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. Following Gauff and Rybakina's defeats in the round of 16 and the disappointing performances of Pegula and Swiatek, no one expected Aryna Sabalenka to also exit the tournament so early. With the Belarusian's loss, it's already known that one of the finalists will be ranked outside the top-10, while only Mirra Andreeva can uphold the honor of this exclusive club.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La increíble caída masiva de favoritas en el Madrid Open 2026
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Aryna Sabalenka will remain as the world number 1 despite her surprising defeat at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, but her lead has been reduced by a whopping 785 points. The Belarusian misses a good opportunity to maintain or increase her advantage over Rybakina, who now trails by just over 1,500 points.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka sufre un duro revés en el ranking WTA con su derrota en Madrid
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The American saved six match points against Aryna executing a strategy that completely surprised the Belarusian.
The Belarusian appeared at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 press conference minutes after being eliminated by Baptiste and reviewed her feelings.
Epic Tuesday night at the Mutua Madrid Open. The big favorite, the champion, the world number 1, Aryna Sabalenka, fell, enjoying six match points but unable to capitalize on any. Hailey Baptiste seized the opportunity to claim one of the best victories of her career (2-6, 6-2, 7-6) and advance for the first time to the semifinals of such a category tournament. And of course, for the first time on clay. The tournament loses its superstar, setting up the American to face Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Drama de Sabalenka en Madrid: eliminada teniendo seis bolas de partido
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Sabalenka stages a comeback against Osaka in a very demanding match and reveals the key to her adaptation to Madrid and her incredible winning streak this year.
Exciting journey ahead on this Tuesday, April 28th in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 with the round of 16 in the men's category and some women's quarterfinals. Jannik Sinner will kick off the day at 11:00 am on Manolo Santana Court against Cameron Norrie, while Rafa Jódar will face Vit Kopriva in the third match on the same court, not before 4:00 pm. Additionally, Aryna Sabalenka will start the evening session against Hailey Baptiste for a spot in the semifinals not before 8:00 pm on Manolo Santana Court. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud will compete in the third match on the Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Court, where Fils will also play against Etcheverry or Musseti against Lehechka.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del martes 28 de abril en Mutua Madrid Open 2026: Sinner y Jódar, de día; Sabalenka, por la noche
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We explain the details you need to know to enjoy the ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 that will take place in Rome, such as schedule, timings, favorites, prize money, and much more.
The American saved six match points against Aryna executing a strategy that completely surprised the Belarusian.
Seeing is believing. Not one of the first 8 seeds will play in the semifinals of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. Following Gauff and Rybakina's defeats in the round of 16 and the disappointing performances of Pegula and Swiatek, no one expected Aryna Sabalenka to also exit the tournament so early. With the Belarusian's loss, it's already known that one of the finalists will be ranked outside the top-10, while only Mirra Andreeva can uphold the honor of this exclusive club.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La increíble caída masiva de favoritas en el Madrid Open 2026
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The Belarusian appeared at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 press conference minutes after being eliminated by Baptiste and reviewed her feelings.
Aryna Sabalenka will remain as the world number 1 despite her surprising defeat at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, but her lead has been reduced by a whopping 785 points. The Belarusian misses a good opportunity to maintain or increase her advantage over Rybakina, who now trails by just over 1,500 points.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka sufre un duro revés en el ranking WTA con su derrota en Madrid
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Epic Tuesday night at the Mutua Madrid Open. The big favorite, the champion, the world number 1, Aryna Sabalenka, fell, enjoying six match points but unable to capitalize on any. Hailey Baptiste seized the opportunity to claim one of the best victories of her career (2-6, 6-2, 7-6) and advance for the first time to the semifinals of such a category tournament. And of course, for the first time on clay. The tournament loses its superstar, setting up the American to face Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Drama de Sabalenka en Madrid: eliminada teniendo seis bolas de partido
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Sabalenka stages a comeback against Osaka in a very demanding match and reveals the key to her adaptation to Madrid and her incredible winning streak this year.
Exciting journey ahead on this Tuesday, April 28th in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 with the round of 16 in the men's category and some women's quarterfinals. Jannik Sinner will kick off the day at 11:00 am on Manolo Santana Court against Cameron Norrie, while Rafa Jódar will face Vit Kopriva in the third match on the same court, not before 4:00 pm. Additionally, Aryna Sabalenka will start the evening session against Hailey Baptiste for a spot in the semifinals not before 8:00 pm on Manolo Santana Court. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud will compete in the third match on the Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Court, where Fils will also play against Etcheverry or Musseti against Lehechka.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del martes 28 de abril en Mutua Madrid Open 2026: Sinner y Jódar, de día; Sabalenka, por la noche
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Aryna Sabalenka continues her fantastic season in the year 2026. The Belarusian, who has only lost one match all year (the final of the Australian Open against Rybakina) and already has the WTA 1000 titles of Indian Wells and Miami in her trophy cabinet, aims to continue making history in Madrid. With her victory against Osaka, the world number 1 now reaches 150 wins in WTA 1000 events. She is the sixth player to achieve this milestone and the second to do so in fewer matches (200), only behind Azarenka (199).
150 - Aryna Sabalenka is the sixth player to claim 150 WTA-1000 wins since the format introduction in 2009, only Victoria Azarenka (199) has claimed 150 wins in fewer matches than Aryna Sabalenka (200). Ascend. #MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA pic.twitter.com/JDU1ZPvxtn
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) April 27, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka se une a un selecto club de jugadoras con este dato en torneos WTA 1000
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Aryna Sabalenka had to work hard to defeat Naomi Osaka in the round of 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open (6-7, 6-3, 6-2). The world number one had to deal with a very aggressive and precise Osaka, especially with her serve until she couldn't hold up physically. The Japanese even went a break up in the second set, but from there, a run of 11-3 in games for Sabalenka ultimately decided the match. The Belarusian will face Hailey Baptiste in the quarterfinals seeking to take another step in her title defense in Madrid.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka se rehace para remontar a una gran Osaka en Madrid
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