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World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered another shock defeat after losing to Sorana Cirstea in the third round of the Italian Open.
Sabalenka, who recently lost to Hailey Baptiste in Madrid, was beaten 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in Rome despite leading multiple times during the match. The Belarusian also needed medical treatment for a lower back issue late in the deciding set.
The defeat raises concerns ahead of the upcoming French Open, where Sabalenka hopes to improve after last year's final loss to Coco Gauff.
Meanwhile, defending champion Jasmine Paolini was also knocked out by Elise Mertens in another major upset in Rome. 🇧🇾

Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Italian Open due to post-viral illness.

She has not played since March and is still recovering. Despite training in Rome, Raducanu says she wants to return only when fully fit.

Will she be ready for the French Open?

Watch the full update on her recovery and comeback plan.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka staged a strong comeback to defeat Naomi Osaka in a dramatic Madrid Open clash. Sabalenka came back from a set and break down to secure victory and move into the quarter-finals, continuing her dominant form on clay this season.

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