Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to his maiden Madrid final when Jiri Lehecka retired suffering apparent back spasms in the seventh game of the semifinals.

Andrey Rublev stopped Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3, racing into his 25th career final, including his fifth Masters 1000 final, at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Sabalenka snapped Rybakina's 16-match clay winning streak to reach the final in Madrid.

Medvedev joins the ATP's walking wounded, while Lehecka cracks a milestone.

Iga Swiatek dismissed Madison Keys 6-1, 6-3 to charge into her second straight Madrid final. The world No. 1 will play for a 20th career title on Saturday.

The two-time champion will face Elena Rybakina in Thursday's semis at the Magic Box.

Andrey Rublev saved seven of eight break points toppling two-time defending Madrid champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in Madrid.