Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Maria Sakkari advanced to the Last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday, with Swiatek dominating Sorana Cirstea, Gauff defeating Dayana Yastremska, and Sakkari winning her match to move on in the tournament.
World No 1 Swiatek continued her dominance by defeating Sorana Cirstea 6-1 6-1 in just 78 minutes. She showcased her skills despite the weather conditions, setting the tone for the match from the very beginning.
Swiatek, who has not lost a match to a player ranked outside the Top 20 at a WTA 1000 event in 4 years, celebrated her 100th week as World No 1 this week. She is considered one of the best clay-court players in the game.
Gauff, the World No 3, faced a tough match against Yastremska but managed to win 6-4 6-1. She showed resilience and composure throughout the match.
Jabeur, the No 8 seed, had to fight hard to defeat Leylah Fernandez in a thrilling battle that required 2 hours and 24 minutes to complete. She showed determination and skill to come out on top.
Overall, these players demonstrated their prowess and determination on the court, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.
