The WTA tour
has been shaken by a major upset in Spain
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On April 28, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated in the quarter-finals
after a dramatic three-set defeat
against Hailey Baptiste
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The world number one started strongly
taking the first set 6–2,
but Baptiste responded with aggressive shot-making
and tactical variety
—
turning the match around
before sealing victory in a tense final-set tiebreak,
Sabalenka even saved multiple match points
but could not close out the win
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The result ends her title defence in Madrid
and opens up the draw for the remaining contenders
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FINAL TAKE
Sabalenka’s early exit highlights the growing depth
on the WTA tour, where even top-ranked
players are no longer safe from high-pressure
upsets on big stages.
