Qualifier Sara Bejlek accomplished a surprising upset by defeating American Ashlyn Krueger with a score of 6-3, 6-1. This impressive victory has secured Bejlek a spot in the last 16 of the Madrid Open, held at the esteemed Caja Magica.
Ranked 136th, Bejlek will now advance to face the winner between Mayar Sherif of Egypt and No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina in the upcoming round. Bejlek’s journey to the last 16 has been marked by triumph, with previous victories over Russian Anna Blinkova with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, and Russian Anna Kalinskaya, the No. 24 seed, with a score of 6-1, 6-4.
The tournament has witnessed a series of thrilling match-ups, including Coco Gauff’s impressive win over Dayana Yastremska, Beatriz Haddad Maia’s victory against Emma Navarro, and Madison Keys emerging triumphant against Liudmila Samsonova. Moreover, other third-round results have included notable matches such as Robin Montgomery vs. Aryna Sabalenka, Danielle Collins vs. Jaqueline Cristian, Caroline Garcia vs. Jasmine Paolini, and Marketa Vondrousova vs. Mirra Andreeva.
The Madrid WTA 1000 has displayed an array of thrilling showdowns, with top-seeded players such as Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari delivering stellar performances. The tournament has unquestionably upheld its reputation as one of the most prestigious events on the tennis calendar.
As the competition at the Madrid Open unfolds, fans can anticipate witnessing more exciting clashes between some of the brightest stars in the world of tennis. With each match bringing its own thrills and surprises, the tournament is shaping up to be a memorable event that will undoubtedly captivate audiences around the globe.