WTA Madrid: Sakkari defeats Vekic, Sorribes Tormo surprises a struggling Svitolina

The third day of the Mutua Madrid Open 2024 in the women’s category starts with a convincing victory for Maria Sakkari, the number 5 seed, who does not disappoint against a resilient Donna Vekic, winning 6-3 6-2. Meanwhile, Elina Svitolina faces a match full of ups and downs against Sara Sorribes Tormo, who secures an important victory in front of her home crowd with a score of 6-3 7-5.

Maria Sakkari initially struggles in her match against Donna Vekic, with the Croatian player taking an early lead. However, Sakkari quickly finds her rhythm and manages to turn the tide with some impressive shots, eventually winning the first set with a beautiful backhand down the line. The Greek player gains confidence from this first set victory and dominates the second set, closing out the match comfortably in just over an hour.

Elina Svitolina also faces a tough challenge in her match against Sara Sorribes Tormo. Despite a strong start, Svitolina struggles with consistency and ultimately loses the match in straight sets. The Spanish player’s tenacity and strong performance in crucial moments prove to be the difference in the match.

In another match, Victoria Azarenka defeats Tatjana Maria with a commanding performance, securing her 2000th win in WTA tournaments. Azarenka’s powerful shots and strong serving help her to dominate the match and set up a clash against Sara Sorribes Tormo in the next round.

Finally, Madison Keys overcomes Irina Camelia Begu in a hard-fought battle that goes to two tie-breaks. Keys’ resilience and ability to stay composed in crucial moments allow her to seal the victory and advance to the next round, where she will face the winner of the match between Osaka and Samsonova.