Two locomotives on collision course: It's Swiatek vs Sabalenka for the Madrid crown.
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.
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