Sabalenka stunned in Madrid
World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has been eliminated from the Madrid Open after losing to American Hailey Baptiste in the quarter finals. This marks only her second defeat of the year. The match highlights a surprising upset in the tournament.
- ▪Aryna Sabalenka is currently ranked World No.1 in tennis.
- ▪She lost to Hailey Baptiste in the quarter finals of the Madrid Open.
- ▪This defeat is only Sabalenka's second loss of the year.
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