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Sabalenka Edges Kostyuk in Thrilling Madrid Open Quarterfinal

5/2/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a thrilling quarterfinal at the Madrid Open, Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Marta Kostyuk with a nail-biting score of 7-6(4), 7-6(7), demonstrating her grit amid tough weather conditions. This win secures Sabalenka's 18th semifinal spot in a WTA 1000 event, setting the stage for an exciting clash against Elina Svitolina, whom she has bested 4 out of 5 times.

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Historical Context

Aryna Sabalenka's quarterfinal win at the Madrid Open echoes the fierce competition of past champions. In 2017, she led Belarus to the Fed Cup final, showcasing her potential. Now, with 19 WTA titles, including two majors, Sabalenka continues to carve her legacy in women's tennis history.

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Story summary

In a thrilling quarterfinal at the Madrid Open, Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Marta Kostyuk with a nail-biting score of 7-6(4), 7-6(7), demonstrating her grit amid tough weather conditions. This win secures Sabalenka's 18th semifinal spot in a WTA 1000 event, setting the stage for an exciting clash against Elina Svitolina, whom she has bested 4 out of 5 times.

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