The Madrid Open has progressed into its second week, featuring intense fourth-round matches among the women and concluding third-round encounters for the men. This prestigious tournament, held in Spain, showcases top tennis talent from around the world.
Men’s Results and Highlights
One notable performance was by Daniil Medvedev, who efficiently defeated Nicolai Budkov Kjaer with a score of 6-3, 6-2, advancing to the last 16. Medvedev’s strong start to the year includes 21 wins in 2026 and 12 victories in his last 15 matches. He may face Flavio Cobolli in the next round, pending Cobolli’s match against Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
Francisco Cerundolo also made an impact, dominating Luciano Darderi with a score of 6-2, 6-3. The Argentine displayed exceptional form, hitting eight aces and 31 winners in just over an hour.
Women’s Highlights: Gauff vs. Noskova
In the women’s draw, world number one Aryna Sabalenka secured a comeback victory against Naomi Osaka. After losing the first set, Sabalenka won the match 6-7(1), 6-3, 6-2, demonstrating her resilience. This win keeps her on the path to become the first woman to secure four titles at the Madrid Open. Next, she will face Hailey Baptiste in the quarter-finals.
Coco Gauff, recovering from illness, is set to battle Linda Noskova as part of the thrilling quarter-final setup. Gauff aims to showcase her top-tier talent following her previous match.
Other Notable Matches
- Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Daniel Aguilar 6-4, 6-2, marking a notable improvement in his performance this tournament.
- Karolina Pliskova advanced to the quarter-finals for only the second time since 2024, defeating Solana Sierra 6-4, 6-3.
- Hailey Baptiste overcame Belinda Bencic in a tightly contested match, winning 6-1, 6-7(14), 6-3; this marks her second consecutive WTA 1000 quarter-final appearance.
- Defending champion Casper Ruud cruised past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory.
- Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarter-finals, defeating Ann Li 6-3, 6-2, aided by a strong serving game.
Upcoming Matches and Schedule
The competition continues to heat up with thrilling matchups scheduled throughout the day. Players to watch include:
- Casper Ruud vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka
- Coco Gauff vs. Linda Noskova
- Alexander Zverev vs. Terence Atmane
- Elena Rybakina vs. Anastasia Potapova
Fans can expect exciting tennis as both the men’s and women’s draws progress in this dynamic Madrid Open tournament. Stay tuned for live updates and results from El-Balad.
