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• Anastasia Potapova Makes WTA History as First Lucky Loser to Reach Madrid Semifinals

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Anastasia Potapova secured a historic semifinal berth at the Madrid Open by defeating former world number one Karolina Pliskova in a three-set quarterfinal battle. The victory mark...

• Tennis365 Round-up: Jannik Sinner Eclipses Alcaraz Record as Jack Draper Faces Top 100 Exit

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The latest landscape of professional tennis sees Jannik Sinner reaching a new rankings pinnacle while his contemporaries face significant hurdles. From the "Greatest of All Time" d...

• Aryna Sabalenka’s Lead Shrinks Following Shock Madrid Open Exit to Hailey Baptiste

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The race for the WTA world number one spot has tightened after defending champion Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise quarter-final defeat in Madrid. While world number two Elena R...

• Alex Eala Targets Top 32 Seeding Milestone Following Challenging Start to 2026 Clay Season

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala is focused on regaining a seeded position for future Grand Slams as she enters the final stretch of the clay court calendar. Despite recent setb...

• Top Seeds Face Rankings Fallout Following Early Exits and Financial Gains at 2026 Madrid Open

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff all suffered premature defeats at the Madrid Open, leading to significant shifts in the WTA standings. While world number one Sabale...

• Hailey Baptiste Secures Career Best Win Over World Number One Sabalenka in Madrid Quarter Final

  Published: Apr 30, 2026

  Section: Sports

  American world number 32 Hailey Baptiste ended Aryna Sabalenka's title defense in Madrid with a thrilling three set victory featuring six saved match points. The win propels Baptis...

• Elena Rybakina Fails to Close Gap on Aryna Sabalenka Following Stunning Fourth Round Defeat in Madrid

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Sports

  World number two Elena Rybakina has seen her pursuit of the top ranking stumble after a surprising straight-sets loss to lucky loser Anastasia Potapova at the Madrid Open. The defe...

• Coco Gauff Surrenders World Number Three Spot Following Dramatic Madrid Open Exit Against Linda Noskova

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Sports

  American star Coco Gauff has dropped to the fourth position in the global standings after suffering a three-set defeat to Linda Noskova in the Madrid Open round of 16. Despite hold...

• Iga Swiatek Plummets in Alternative Tennis Rankings Following Illness-Induced Withdrawal From Madrid Open

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Former world number one Iga Swiatek has suffered a significant decline in the latest UTR Ratings, falling to eighth position globally. The shift follows her mid-match retirement in...

• Iga Swiatek Forced to Retire in Madrid as Illness Triggers Significant Shift in WTA Rankings Battle

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Former world number one Iga Swiatek retired from the Madrid Open third round due to a debilitating virus, leaving her vulnerable in the global standings. The early exit creates a c...

• Iga Swiatek Faces Financial and Ranking Setback Following Illness-Induced Retirement at Madrid Open

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Despite reaching the third round of the Madrid Open, world number four Iga Swiatek has suffered a net loss in ranking points due to her inability to defend a previous semi-final fi...

• Filipina Star Alex Eala Secures Prize Money Boost Despite Second-Round Exit at Madrid Open

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Alex Eala’s Madrid Open campaign concluded after a straight-sets defeat to Elise Mertens, marking her third consecutive second-round departure from the tournament. While the 20-yea...