madrid open 2026

Anastasia Potapova came through a rollercoaster Mutua Madrid Open quarterfinal against Karolina Pliskova, winning the last five games from 3-1 down in the decider after holding three match points in the second set, to become the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 or Tier I semifinal. Another day, another Mutua Madrid Open rollercoaster. Anastasia Potapova became the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 or Tier I semifinal since the Tier format's inception in 1990 with a 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3 defeat of Karolina Pliskova in 1 hour and 54 minutes on Wednesday. Potapova led 6-1, 5-3 and held her fi