In a thrilling encounter at the Madrid Open, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to three sets by American teenager Robin Montgomery. Montgomery managed to win the second set with a score of 7-6(5), forcing a deciding set. However, Sabalenka ultimately secured the victory with final scores of 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-4. Sabalenka is set to face Danielle Collins in the next round.
SABALENKA GETS IT DONE! 💪 The Madrid Open defending champion is through to the round of 16 after beating teenager Robin Montgomery in three sets! 💨 https://t.co/pRpyHudnmU
WHAT A MATCH 🤯 Aryna Sabalenka faced a major test in Robin Montgomery, but ultimately got a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-4 victory over the young America. Sabalenka will face Danielle Collins in the next round 🔥 #MMOPEN https://t.co/CukMBDyMMW
This one is going the distance! 👏 🇺🇸 Robin Montgomery takes the second set against Aryna Sabalenka #MMOPEN https://t.co/pPKP6vAhJ5
Wow. Robin Montgomery takes the second set 7-6(5) vs. defending champ Sabalenka. Big Foe loving it (blue, behind Aryna) https://t.co/pV6sX37dvH
THIS MATCH 🤯🤯🤯🤯 Robin Montgomery takes the second set and forces a deciding set against the defending champion Sabalenka! #MMOPEN https://t.co/d7qFG2iFnh
Wow. Robin Montgomery takes the second set 7-6(5) vs. defending champ Sabalenka. Big Foe loving (blue, behind Aryna) https://t.co/vFLukLoNf4