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Rybakina and Sabalenka Set for Anticipated Madrid Showdown

4/21/2026

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The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open women's draw features world No. 2 Elena Rybakina and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, signaling a potential final clash.
Rybakina defeated Sabalenka at the Australian Open, adding context to their anticipated Madrid meeting.
Sabalenka won the BNP Paribas Open, signaling strong recent form ahead of Madrid.
Coco Gauff, seeded third, aims to rebound after Stuttgart Open and has a favorable path to the quarterfinals.

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The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open women's draw features world No. 2 Elena Rybakina and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, signaling a potential final clash.
Rybakina defeated Sabalenka at the Australian Open, adding context to their anticipated Madrid meeting.
Sabalenka won the BNP Paribas Open, signaling strong recent form ahead of Madrid.
Coco Gauff, seeded third, aims to rebound after Stuttgart Open and has a favorable path to the quarterfinals.