Halep defeats Gauff to reach Madrid Open quarterfinals

Published May 2, 2022 10:05 AM

By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer

MADRID (AP) — Simona Halep continued to impress at the Madrid Open by overpowering American teenager Coco Gauff in a two-set victory that secured her a spot in the quarterfinals. The two-time Madrid Open champion upset second-ranked Paula Badosa in the second round. The 21st-ranked Halep converted three of her five break opportunities to close out the center-court match against 16th-ranked Gauff. Halep will face eighth-seeded Ons Jabeur, who defeated Belinda Bencic in three sets. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner saved three match points in beating Tommy Paul in a three-hour opener.

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