Sabalenka Overcomes Mertens in Madrid
Aryna Sabalenka faced Elise Mertens this Sunday, her former doubles partner. An opponent she fares well against, having won their last nine consecutive matches.
However, the match started poorly for her. Despite an early break, the Belarusian lost the first set 6-3, conceding three breaks.
She managed to raise her level of play afterward, ultimately winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 in two hours, improving her win rate in Madrid to 90.5% (19 wins, 2 losses).
She will face either Rebeka Masarova or Peyton Stearns in the round of 16.
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