Hailey Baptiste's dramatic upset victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka has boosted her ranking and confidence, yet former player John Isner sees her as a top 20 talent rather than a top 10 contender this year.
Baptiste defeated Sabalenka 2-6, 6-2, 7-6(6) in Madrid on April 28 after saving six match points. The win marked her first WTA 1000 semifinal and ended the Belarusian player's 15-match winning streak. It was also Baptiste's first victory over a top-five opponent.
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Naomi Osaka rallied past Camila Osorio 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, while world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-1 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The win sets up their first meeting since 2018, when Osaka defeated the then-rising Sabalenka.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over qualifier Himeno Sakatsume. The win marked her 100th career match at the top ranking, improving her record to 82-18. Sabalenka showed no rust in her first tournament since the Australian Open final.
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Hailey Baptiste hit Elina Svitolina in the face with a forehand during their second-round match at the Italian Open on Sunday. Svitolina recovered quickly and won the match 6-1, 6-2.
Aryna Sabalenka lost to Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open on May 10 after a lower back and hip issue hampered her play. The world No. 1 fell 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a match that marked her earliest exit in 15 months. She now focuses on recovery ahead of the French Open.
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Aryna Sabalenka overcame a disputed line call and a bright advertising board to beat Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the Italian Open on Thursday.
Aryna Sabalenka received a first-round bye at the Miami Open, setting up a possible semifinal matchup against Elena Rybakina. The draw positions both players on a collision course after Sabalenka's recent dramatic win over Rybakina at Indian Wells. Their paths include several seeded challengers.
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Novak Djokovic offered in-person congratulations to Aryna Sabalenka on her recent engagement as the world No. 1 arrived at the BNP Paribas Open, sharing laughs and showing off her ring amid celebrations.