At the Mutua Madrid Open 2024 press conference, Aryna Sabalenka discussed her challenging match against Mirra Andreeva, praising her resilience and great play. Sabalenka reflected on her past experiences facing her opponent and the importance of maintaining focus against up-and-coming players. She also highlighted her three-set victories earlier in the tournament and the confidence-boosting win against her opponent.
Sabalenka expressed her preference for playing matches over having a day off and admired her upcoming opponent, Elena Rybakina, for her consistency throughout the season. In another part of the conference, Sabalenka talked about her recent matches against another aggressive player, emphasizing the importance of self-focus and staying aggressive in crucial moments. She acknowledged the challenges of their matches and encouraged readiness for intense battles in each point.
Sabalenka in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.2, Aryna has managed to achieve a 19-5 match record in 2024. Sabalenka is now playing in Madrid where she toppled the world no.48 Magda Linette 6-4 3-6 6-3, the world no.183 Robin Montgomery 6-1 6-75 6-4, the world no.15 Danielle Rose Collins 4-6 6-4 6-3 and the world no.43 Mirra Andreeva 6-1 6-4.
Aryna Sabalenka will take on the world no.4 Elena Rybakina in the semifinal on Thursday at 9:30 pm on MANOLO SANTANA STADIUM. Their record is 5-3 for Sabalenka.
The Belarussian has won 1 title in 2024 at the Australian Open. The Belarussian reached the final in Brisbane (Brisbane International).
Sabalenka won 14 titles in her career: 10 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Rybakina in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.4, Rybakina owns a composed 30-4 win-loss record in 2024. Rybakina is currently having a run in Madrid where she overcame the world no.46 Lucia Bronzetti 6-4 6-3, the world no.72 Mayar Sherif 6-1 6-4, the world no.136 Sara Bejlek 6-1 6-3 and the world no.50 Yulia Putintseva 4-6 7-64 7-5.
Elena Rybakina will play the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal on Thursday at 9:30 pm on MANOLO SANTANA STADIUM. Their actual record is 5-3 for Sabalenka.
Rybakina clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Brisbane, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart. The Kazakhstani got to the final in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open) and in Miami (Miami Open).
Rybakina won 8 titles in her career: 4 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina faced off 8 times. Their head to head is 5-3 for Sabalenka.
