Alcaraz, Sabalenka through in Madrid Open

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 28, 2024 12:07 am

MADRID: Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.

Alcaraz returned after a month out to begin his double defense with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Shevchenko, while Sabalenka survived a tense three-set tussle against the in-form Magda Linette.

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka serves the ball to Poland’s Magda Linette during the 2024 WTA Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match at Caja Magica in Madrid on Friday, April 26, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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