Top seeds Zverev and Sabalenka advance with easy victories at Madrid Open

Days after Aryna Sabalenka's bold move, Victoria Azarenka challenges line call from Madrid Open loss

Days after Aryna Sabalenka got involved in a line-call controversy in Stuttgart, Victoria Azarenka called out a line-call made against her during her match at the Madrid Open.

Zverev, Sabalenka win first matches at Madrid

Top seeds Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka scored comfortable victories in their opening matches at the Madrid Open on Friday.

Top seeds Zverev and Sabalenka advance with easy victories at Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) — Top seeds Alexander Zverev and Aryna Sabalenka scored comfortable victories in their opening matches at the Madrid Open on Friday.

World number two Alexander Zverev, who won the 500 series tournament in Munich on Sunday, carried his excellent form into Madrid. He eliminated Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-2 in the second round.

Madrid Open 2025: Sabalenka begins title defence with easy win

After racing to a double-break 5-0 advantage against Blinkova in the opening set, Sabalenka lost one of her breaks before taking the lead on her third set point at the 48-minute mark.

Gauff, Keys headline strong American showing in Madrid

With wins over Ann Li and Anna Kalinskaya, Coco Gauff and Madison Keys advanced to the Round of 16 -- and four more U.S. players are still in the hunt.