Aryna Sabalenka defeated Magda Linette 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Madrid round of 64 on clay. The result followed the form book — Aryna Sabalenka came in ranked #2, leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending the title. Aryna Sabalenka extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Sabalenka A. came through in three sets.
Sabalenka A. and Linette M. faced 16 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sabalenka A. went 16–4 (80%) against them, Linette M. 5–12 (29%). Sabalenka A. came out clearly better against 9 of 14 comparable opponents, Linette M. against 2.
Clay: Sabalenka A. leads 1–0 · Hard: Sabalenka A. leads 3–0
Aryna Sabalenka beat Magda Linette 6-4 3-6 6-3. Umpiry, "Aryna Sabalenka vs Magda Linette — Madrid Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2024-04-22/linette-vs-sabalenka-madrid-r64?utm_source=cite (as of 22 April 2024).