Madrid Open 2016: Saturday Tennis Scores, Results, Updated Schedule

Elina Svitolina needed three sets to get past Yanina Wickmayer in her first match of the 2016 Madrid Open on Saturday, beating the Belgian 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in just under 110 minutes.

Ekaterina Makarova had it a little easier against Germany’s Annika Beck, winning 6-3, 6-4, while Camila Giorgi shocked Sara Errani, winning in two sets.   

The men’s draw started with a qualifying round on Saturday, where Marcel Granollers beat Roberto Ortega-Olmedo in two sets. Ernest Gulbis continued his nightmare stretch with a two-set loss against Lucas Pouille, and Benjamin Becker shocked Ivan Dodig.

Here’s a look at Saturday’s results:

For the full Madrid Open schedule, visit the ATP’s official website.

Recap

Svitolina came into Saturday’s match against Wickmayer looking for her first win on clay in 2016, and it was clear the Ukrainian star was a little rusty in the first set. Her serve, arguably her greatest weapon, didn’t have the depth to trouble her …

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