In a remarkable upset at the Madrid Open, Hailey Baptiste defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, with a score of 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6), ending Sabalenka's impressive 15-match winning streak. The American player saved five match points during the match, demonstrating her resilience and powerful game, which included 12 aces. This victory is significant for Baptiste as it propels her into her first WTA 1000 semi-final. Next, she will face ninth-seeded Mirra Andreeva, who also reached the semi-finals by defeating Leylah Fernandez. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner highlighted scheduling issues at the tournament, advocating for adjustments to prevent late-night matches after his own early start. Casper Ruud kept his title defense alive with a dramatic win over Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Arthur Fils and Jiri Lehecka also advanced in the tournament.