World number one Iga Swiatek made light work of Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo in the fourth round of the Madrid Open on Monday (April 29), wrapping up an emphatic 6-1 6-0 victory in just over an hour.
The result sees last year’s losing finalist continue her bid for a maiden Masters 1000 title on clay while leaving no Spanish representation left in the women’s singles draw.
Meanwhile, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka came back from a set down against world number 15 Danielle Collins, putting an end to the 30-year-old American’s 15-match winning streak while keeping her own hopes alive of becoming the first three-time winner in Madrid since Petra Kvitova.
In an all-American fourth round match-up, Madison Keys upset number three seed Coco Gauff to reach a first ever quarter-final at the Caja Magica.
Keys fought back from 2-5 down in the first set and 2-4 in the third to prevail 7-6(4) 4-6 6-4 and take the lead in the pair’s overall head to head record with three wins compared to her younger compatriot’s two.
(Reuters)
