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Story summary
- Hailey Baptiste defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) in the Madrid Open quarterfinals after saving six match points.
- The victory snapped Sabalenka’s 15-match winning streak, marking Baptiste as the first player since Iga Swiatek in 2024 to overcome her after saving match points.
- Sabalenka stays world No. 1 with Elena Rybakina close behind, while Baptiste prepares to meet No. 8 seed Mirra Andreeva in the semifinal.
