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Sabalenka Beats Osaka, Extends Madrid Streak to 15 Wins

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-2 at the Madrid Open to reach the quarterfinals.
The win gave her 15th straight victory and ninth consecutive title-defence match win in Madrid.
Sabalenka said she ate only chicken, rice and salad after rumors linked a shrimp taco outbreak to player stomach problems.
Coco Gauff and Marin Cilic reported food-related illnesses, prompting Sabalenka to limit her time at the Caja Mágica venue.

History

Historical Context

During the 2012 Wimbledon Championships (25 June–8 July), the All England Club completed its third development phase and hosted the Olympic tennis events, while the winner’s prize-money purse rose to £1.15 million. Decades later, a norovirus strain—capable of infecting as few as 10 particles—sparked a stomach-illness scare at the Madrid Open, prompting tighter food-safety rules for players like Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka.

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Story summary

Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-2 at the Madrid Open to reach the quarterfinals.
The win gave her 15th straight victory and ninth consecutive title-defence match win in Madrid.
Sabalenka said she ate only chicken, rice and salad after rumors linked a shrimp taco outbreak to player stomach problems.
Coco Gauff and Marin Cilic reported food-related illnesses, prompting Sabalenka to limit her time at the Caja Mágica venue.

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