Aryna Sabalenka exacts revenge on rival Swiatek in Madrid after Stuttgart defeat
Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat top-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to reclaim the Madrid Open title on Saturday.
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Aryna Sabalenka defeats Iga Swiatek with impressive performance for second Madrid Open final win
Aryna Sabalenka continued her stunning 2023 form with an impressive win over world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in a high calibre top-two tussle that concluded with the Belarusian claiming the second Mutua Madrid Open title of her career.
Alcaraz into Madrid final on 20th birthday, faces lucky loser Struff
MADRID: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday on Friday by reaching the Madrid Open final, likening himself to “a bull” in his straight sets win over Borna Coric.
Cambodia’s brand-new stadium hosts opening of Southeast Asian Games
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Tens of thousands of spectators, encouraged by free admission and transport, turned out Friday to watch the opening ceremony for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games, which marks the first time Cambodia has been able to host the regional competition.
Madrid Open 2023: Spain counts down to Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek finals - 'Air of anticipation'
Carlos Alcaraz was treated to more adulation in his homeland as the 20-year-old made it a birthday to remember by moving to within one win of retaining his Madrid title. The World No.2 will meet a major underdog in Sunday's final, but that's not the case in the WTA draw as the top two seeds lock horns in a battle that could be an early chapter in a burgeoning high-profile rivalry. Ad Paul Hassall was at the Caja Magica to witness the action and look ahead to Iga Swiatek v Aryna Sabalenka: Part Eight.
Chaldean win in 2000 Guineas would mark poignant victory for Juddmonte
LONDON: Winning a fifth 2000 Guineas on Saturday with jockey Frankie Dettori on board Chaldean would be “very special” for Newmarket-based operation Juddmonte, its European racing director said ahead of the race.
Ominous Iga Swiatek, stuttering Stefanos Tsitsipas, Zhang Zhizhen fairytale over - 3 takeaways from Madrid Open
All hail the Clay Queen Another WTA tournament on the red dirt, another final for Clay Queen Iga Swiatek. Ad The World No.
Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek hammers Veronika Kudermetova and is 'pumped up' for Aryna Sabalenka final showdown
Iga Swiatek hammered Veronika Kudermetova to set up a Madrid Open final showdown with Aryna Sabalenka. Swiatek has been in ominous form this week and she continued that against Kudermetova, controlling the encounter from the outset and setting up an appealing final against world No. 2 Sabalenka.