Gauff, Anisimova, and Collins are among the 13 American women in the Madrid singles draw, representing the most nation in the tournament. Gauff’s record coming into Madrid is 19-6 for the year, tied for fifth-most wins on the 2024 season. However, she has only won once in Madrid before, reaching the last 16 in 2022. Sabalenka, on the other hand, is a two-time champion in Madrid. She defeated world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in last year’s final and Ashleigh Barty in the 2021 title match.
After winning her first Grand Slam singles title at the 2023 US Open, Gauff reached a career-high world No. 3 ranking. Her victory over Sabalenka with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 marked her first Grand Slam singles title. If she makes it through to the last 16 of this tournament, she could face Naomi Osaka or Amanda Anisimova as her next opponent.
Sabalenka will face either Magda Linette or Elisabetta Cocciaretto in her opening match of Madrid. If she makes it through to the last