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McNally Stuns Top-10 Opponent in Madrid Upset
26 Apr
Summary
- Caty McNally secured her first top-10 win against Victoria Mboko.
- McNally overcame a past of missed seasons due to wrist surgery.
- She now faces Katerina Siniakova in the next round.
Caty McNally has captured her first top-10 career victory, defeating No. 10 Victoria Mboko 6-4, 6-1 at the Madrid Open on Friday. This win, achieved in just 79 minutes, represents a significant breakthrough for McNally against elite competition.
The 24-year-old American expressed pride in her performance, noting her resilience after overcoming wrist surgery that sidelined her for most of the 2024 season. She highlighted the privilege of competing at such a high level again in Madrid.
McNally's opponent, Mboko, struggled with unforced errors and double faults during the match. McNally is now preparing to face Katerina Siniakova, who advanced after defeating Anna Blinkova.
Several other top players advanced, including No. 2 Elena Rybakina, No. 3 Coco Gauff, and No. 5 Jessica Pegula. Madison Keys withdrew due to illness and was replaced by Anastasia Potapova.
