Sabalenka Defeats Osaka in Madrid Open Fourth Round

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the Madrid Open with a final score of 6-7 (1-7), 6-3, 6-2. Sabalenka, the world number one, overcame a first-set loss and an early break in the second set to secure the victory in two hours and 20 minutes. Sabalenka recorded six aces during the match. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, challenged Sabalenka throughout the match. Sabalenka will face Hailey Baptiste in the quarter-finals. Baptiste defeated Belinda Bencic to advance.