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Madrid Open Shocker: Rybakina, Gauff Ousted!
29 Apr
Summary
- Elena Rybakina lost to Anastasia Potapova in a major upset.
- Aryna Sabalenka battled past Naomi Osaka in a three-set thriller.
- Coco Gauff was also eliminated in a tense three-set match.
The Madrid Open experienced a day of significant upsets as top contenders faced early exits. World number two Elena Rybakina was defeated by the unseeded Anastasia Potapova in the fourth round, succumbing to a 7-6, 6-4 loss. Potapova expressed her disbelief and joy following the unexpected victory.
In another major shock, third seed Coco Gauff was eliminated after a grueling three-set encounter against Linda Noskova, with the final set decided by a tie-break. Meanwhile, world number one Aryna Sabalenka navigated a challenging match against Naomi Osaka, ultimately prevailing 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 to secure her spot in the quarter-finals.
In the men's draw, Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev advanced smoothly. Zverev secured a straight-sets victory, while Medvedev also progressed without dropping a set. Youngster Alexander Blockx caused an upset by defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime.
