Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka looked to be on her way out of the Mutua Madrid Open late Thursday evening. Her opponent, Elena Rybakina, was two points from closing out another comprehensive win when she framed a sitting forehand. The miss would prove to be match-changing. Sabalenka seized an opportunity to extend proceedings, then won a lights-out serving battle in a deciding set to prevail, 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (5). The victory notably saw Sabalenka halt Rybakina’s 17-match win streak on clay... Read this story
