Champion Sabalenka sets up Swiatek rematch in Madrid Open final

03 May

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Aryna Sabalenka plays a forehand against Elena Rybakina during the Madrid Open semi-final on Thursday. (Mateo Villalba/Getty Images)

Defending Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka produced a brilliant comeback from a set and a break down to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the final on Thursday.

The Belarusian second seed triumphed 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/5) and will face world number one Iga Swiatek on Saturday in a rematch of last year's final.

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