Aryna Sabalenka vs Peyton Stearns Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | Second Round
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Aryna Sabalenka begins her clay court season against Peyton Stearns.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Peyton Stearns prediction
Aryna Sabalenka completed the first Sunshine Double of her career last month, as she retained her Miami Open title with a three set win over Coco Gauff. Aside from the Australian Open final loss to Elena Rybakina, it has been a perfect start to the year for the world number one, with 23 wins out of 24. She now turns her attention to the clay court season, as she begins the defence of her title in Madrid. Sabalenka is a three-time winner at the event overall.
She faces Peyton Stearns after receiving a bye. The American easily defeated 2025 French Open semi-finalist Lois Boisson in straight sets. Boisson was making her first start of the year, and she struggled from the off, with Stearns cruising to a 6-1 6-3 win.
Sabalenka leads the head-to-head 2-0 and 1-0 on clay. They played each other at the round-of-16 stage of this event last year, with Sabalenka winning 6-2 6-4. A result of a similar nature is highly likely in this one.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Peyton Stearns tip: Under 20.5 games
