Aryna Sabalenka's early exit from the Italian Open and subsequent injury have cast doubt on her form heading into the French Open.
Sorana Cirstea earned one of the biggest victories of her career when she rallied to defeat top seed Aryna Sabalenka in three sets at the Italian Open on Saturday.
Despite Coco Gauff never winning the Italian Open, she has amassed an impressive record at the Masters 1000 event.
Hailey Baptiste produced a remarkable upset in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, saving six match points to defeat world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8-6).
Elena Rybakina suffered a shock fourth round loss at the 2026 Madrid Open, and the defeat has dented her prospects of catching world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Coco Gauff's 2026 Madrid Open campaign ended with a three-set loss to Linda Noskova, a result that has also tightened the battle with Iga Swiatek in the WTA Rankings.