Aryna Sabalenka News

Handed rare loss in Madrid Sabalenka lost 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) to Hailey Baptiste in the quarterfinals of Madrid on Tuesday.

Impact Sabalenka's 15-match winning streak came to a close as she couldn't convert on six match points in the third set in this narrow loss to the No. 32-ranked American that spanned two hours and 31 minutes. The world No. 1 from Belarus went just 6-for-17 on break point chances and won one fewer point than Baptiste in the loss. It's the first loss before the semifinals for Sabalenka this season.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Hailey Baptiste saves six match points to stun Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid Deadspin | Hailey Baptiste saves six match points to stun Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid

15 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Aryna Sabalenka has two word response to Hailey Baptiste loss Hailey Baptiste handed World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka her second loss of the 2026 tennis season in a three set thriller at the Mutua Madrid Ope...

15 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Hailey Baptiste emulates Serena Williams' Madrid Masters feat with win vs Aryna Sabalenka Hailey Baptiste secured an incredible upset over Aryna Sabalenka at the Madrid Masters, and in doing so, matched a historic feat previously...

16 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

American Hailey Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open

American Hailey Baptiste has earned the biggest win of her career by saving six match points and beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tuesday quarterfinal preview: Sabalenka, Baptiste reconverge in Madrid Aryna Sabalenka and Hailey Baptiste meet for the second time in as many WTA 1000 tournaments while Leylah Fernandez battles Mirra Andreeva,...

1 DAY AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Wins three-setter in Madrid R4 Sabalenka won 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-2 over Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of Madrid on Monday.

Impact Sabalenka finished strong after dropping a tight opening set to the No. 14 seed from Japan to claim this three-set win to move into the quarterfinals after two hours and 21 minutes on court. The 27-year-old from Belarus has now won 15 matches in a row dating back to Indian Wells in early March. Sabalenka will play No. 30 seed Hailey Baptiste (1-0 H2H) next.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff and Rybakina lose

Tennis players are facing an unknown opponent at the Madrid Open

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Sabalenka survives Osaka challenge from a set and a break down in Madrid Aryna Sabalenka kept her Mutua Madrid Open title defense alive after coming from a set and a break down to defeat Naomi Osaka in a marquee f...

2 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Aryna Sabalenka shrieks her way to victory over Naomi Osaka In the battle of the World No. 1 WTA players, past and present, Aryna Sabalenka prevailed at Monday's Round of 16 Mutua Madrid Open match in...

2 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

"What a terrible person"; "Whiny little baby" - Aryna Sabalenka brutally slammed by fans after controversial Madrid Open comment Tennis fans recently slammed the World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka for her remarks during the on-court interview following the Round of 32 at the M...

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sabalenka makes playful plea to Federer after one-handed hot shot World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka delivered an unexpected highlight when she hit a running one-handed backhand winner in a third-round victory ove...

3 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

'The shot of my life!' Sabalenka channels Federer with one-handed backhand pass World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka pulled off a running, one-handed backhand passing shot in her third-round win over Jaqueline Cristian at the Mut...

3 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Osaka and Sabalenka to renew rivalry on clay in Madrid Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka are set for a clay-court showdown at the Mutua Madrid Open after easy third-round wins.

3 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Delivers another win in Madrid Sabalenka won 6-1, 6-4 over Jaqueline Cristian in the third round of Madrid on Saturday.

Impact Sabalenka secured her second straight-set win in a row to begin the tournament as she rolled past the No. 29 seed from Romania to reach the fourth round after one hour and 25 minutes on court. The No. 1 seed from Belarus won 73% of service points and saved all four break points she faced in the contest. Sabalenka will play No. 14 seed Naomi Osaka (1-1 H2H) in the fourth round.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

"I wanted to disappear" - Aryna Sabalenka admits to having major stage fright at Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid Aryna Sabalenka, who was recently crowned the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award, admitted that she was overwhelmed by the presence of world-class athletes during the pres...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Why Aryna Sabalenka is facing fan criticism for inviting prominent Real Madrid player to her player's box Aryna Sabalenka invited Thibaut Courtois to her player's box for her second-round opener at the 2026 Madrid Open. However, this led to the reigning World No.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Wins clay debut in Madrid Sabalenka won 7-5, 6-3 over Peyton Stearns in the second round of Madrid on Thursday.

Impact In her first match since winning Miami nearly a month ago, Sabalenka extended her winning streak to 13 matches with this straight-set victory over the No. 43-ranked American that spanned one hour and 35 minutes. The 27-year-old from Belarus secured 45% of return points and racked up 12 break point chances in the match. Sabalenka will play No. 29 seed Jaqueline Cristian (1-0 H2H) in the third round.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sabalenka ousts Stearns in Madrid opener with timely breaks, second serve returns Three-time Madrid champion Aryna Sabalenka ousted Peyton Stearns in a gritty 7-5, 6-3 win to reach the third round at the Madrid Open.

5 DAYS AGO • WTATENNIS.COM

Best of Madrid media day: Sabalenka eyes title defense, top quotes and more Fresh off a historic Sunshine Double sweep, Aryna Sabalenka is back to defend her title in Madrid. From her tournament's outlook to fellow W...

APRIL 21 • WTATENNIS.COM

Sabalenka cheers on Badosa from her player's box in Madrid Aryna Sabalenka offered support and encouragement to good pal Paula Badosa from her player's box on Tuesday. Badosa ended up losing her firs...

APRIL 21 • WTATENNIS.COM

"Stylist did her dirty";"Dressing like a mob wife" - Fans question Aryna Sabalenka's fashion style after Laureus Awards appearance Aryna Sabalenka found herself in the spotlight once again, but this time it wasn’t for her performances on the court. The world No.

APRIL 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Amanda Anisimova, Alexandra Eala, Aryna Sabalenka & co set Laureus awards stage on fire in dashing outfits The 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards saw tennis stars the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Amanda Anisimova, Alexandra Eala and more in attendance.

APRIL 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Laureus Awards: Sabalenka has 'goosebumps' after Sportswoman of the Year win Aryna Sabalenka, the World No. 1, was named Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year for her stellar 2025 season. Carlos Alcaraz was named Worl...

APRIL 20 • WTATENNIS.COM

Alcaraz and Sabalenka win Laureus sportsman and sportswoman of the year

Tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been named sportsman and sportswoman of the year at the Laureus awards in Madrid

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

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American Hailey Baptiste saves 6 match points to stun world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open

Sabalenka avoids Madrid Open virus scare and Osaka upset. Gauff and Rybakina lose

Alcaraz and Sabalenka win Laureus sportsman and sportswoman of the year