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Sabalenka & Swiatek Begin Madrid Open Quest
23 Apr
Summary
- Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek commence their Madrid Open campaigns on Day 4.
- Sabalenka, the defending champion, boasts a dominant 23-1 record this year.
- Several intriguing singles matches are predicted, with upsets possible.
The Madrid Open 2026 enters its fourth day, Thursday, April 23, marking the commencement of the women's singles second round and the final matches of the men's first round. Prominent players Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, who received byes, are set to make their debut in the tournament today.
Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion, has had a stellar year with a 23-1 record. Her only loss was in the Australian Open final, and she arrives in Madrid on a 12-match winning streak, having secured titles in Indian Wells and Miami. She is a formidable presence, having won three of the last five Madrid Open titles.
Iga Swiatek, a former Madrid Open champion, also begins her campaign. She has a 13-7 record for the year and reached the semifinals last year. Her previous victory in Madrid was in 2024. Predictions anticipate strong performances from both top seeds, though some matches are expected to be closely contested, with potential for upsets, such as the predicted win for Adolfo Vallejo against Grigor Dimitrov.
