Upsets, Comebacks, and Dominance: Women’s Round of 32 Shakes Up the Mutua Madrid Open 2025

The Mutua Madrid Open 2025 women’s draw delivered everything fans could ask for — jaw-dropping upsets, intense battles, and powerhouse performances. Let’s break down the key results from the Round of 32 that lit up the courts in Madrid! 🌟

Sabalenka Survives Scare in Opening Match

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka had to claw her way back after a shaky start against Elise Mertens at the iconic Manolo Santana Stadium. The Belgian took the first set, but Sabalenka roared back with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 win, reminding everyone why she’s at the top of the rankings.

📺 Match Replay: [Watch Sabalenka vs. Mertens]

Svitolina Stuns Rybakina in Straight Sets

In one of the day’s biggest upsets, Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina powered past the No. 10 seed Elena Rybakina with a commanding 6-3, 6-4 victory on the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium. Svitolina’s relentless baseline game proved too much for Rybakina, who struggled to find her rhythm.

Maria Sakkari Dominates Paolini

Greece’s Maria Sakkari wasted no time securing her spot in the next round, dispatching Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in a clinical performance. Sakkari’s aggressive groundstrokes and solid defense left Paolini searching for answers.

Uchijima Sends Pegula Packing in Major Upset

In a surprising turn of events, Japan’s Mai Uchijima knocked out No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 win. Uchijima showcased her fearless play and steady composure, delivering one of the biggest shocks of the tournament so far.

Alexandrova Outlasts Kasatkina in Tight Battle

Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova edged past fellow Russian Daria Kasatkina in a tight two-set clash, winning 6-3, 7-6(3). Alexandrova’s big hitting proved decisive, especially in the nail-biting second-set tiebreak.

Potapova Rallies to Defeat Kenin in a Three-Set Thriller

In a rollercoaster of a match, Anastasia Potapova fought back from a set down to overcome Sofia Kenin 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(6). The back-and-forth battle kept fans glued to their seats, with Potapova ultimately holding her nerve in the deciding tiebreak.

Peyton Stearns Powers Through Against Masarova

American rising star Peyton Stearns cruised past Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova with a dominant 6-2, 6-0 performance on Court 4. Stearns’ strong serve and baseline aggression left Masarova with little chance to get into the match.

Kostyuk Battles Past Kudermetova in Three-Set Showdown

Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk showcased her grit in a hard-fought 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Veronika Kudermetova. After a flawless first set, Kudermetova bounced back, but Kostyuk’s persistence paid off in the deciding set to seal her place in the next round.

🔥 Key Highlights:

Elina Svitolina knocks out No. 10 seed Elena Rybakina in a straight-set stunner.
Mai Uchijima upsets No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula in a commanding performance.
Anastasia Potapova edges past Sofia Kenin in a thrilling final-set tiebreak.

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