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Sinner advances in Madrid, Gauff battles illness to win
via The Namibian6 min read
Jannik Sinner secured a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Danish qualifier Elmer Moller at the Madrid Open, extending his winning streak to 19 matches and 24 consecutive Masters 1000 victories. The world number one will proceed to the round of 16. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff overcame a stomach virus that has affected several players in Madrid, defeating Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 to reach the round of 16. Gauff, who vomited on court and took a medical timeout, expressed her determination to push through the illness. Other players, including Iga Swiatek, Marin Cilic, and Liudmila Samsonova, have also been impacted by illness at the tournament. Fellow American Jessica Pegula was upset by Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-4.
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