Defending Madrid Open CHAMPION Aryna Sabalenka was forced to work hard by Magda Linette before winning in the second round of the Madrid Open, Friday (26/4).
Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open following winning 6-4, 3-6 and 6-3 over Linette.
The Australian Open champion was in poor form following winning in Melbourne and Linette managed to give him trouble in the match which lasted 2 hours 9 minutes.
Sabalenka, who is ranked second in the world, managed to win the first set but stumbled in the second so Linette managed to lead 4-1 and won to force a third set.
Sabalenka, a two-time Grand Slam winner, saved three break points in the third set to take a 5-3 lead.
The 25 year old tennis player recorded victory over his opponent who is ranked 48th in the world with ace serves.
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In the third round of the Madrid Open, Sabalenka will face the winner of the match between Katie Boulter and Robin Montgomery.
“I think in the second set he put extra pressure on me and I failed to overcome my emotions,” admitted Sabalenka.
“In the third set, I was very happy to be able to end this match with a win,” he concluded. (AFP/Z-1)
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