With no less than 22 matches postponed due to an unexpected power outage that left the Caja Magica in complete darkness, the Madrid Open unfolded in spectacular manner.  After a hard-fought victory over Diana Shnaider, Iga Swiatek bounded forward to guarantee her place in the quarterfinals after the electricity was restored, demonstrating the tenacity of athletes.

 Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed in the competition, showed off her skill on the court by defeating Peyton Stearns handily and securing her spot without dropping a set.  Underdog Francisco Cerundolo pulled off a huge upset by knocking out former champion Alexander Zverev, sending shockwaves through the draw and adding to the electrifying atmosphere.

The supporters, who had been anxiously awaiting updates, became tense as the power outage progressed.  Officials promised to reimburse ticket holders for the matches they missed on Monday as a courtesy.  However, the tournament’s energy persisted, and as the competition goes on, exciting matches are expected to light up the courts.