Elina Avanesyan Advances to Round of 32 at Open Villa de Madrid
Elina Avanesyan made a strong comeback on Monday by winning two qualifying matches at the Open Villa de Madrid, marking her return to form in the WTA 125 event.
In a strong display of skill, Elina Avanesyan secured her spot in the Round of 32 at the Open Villa de Madrid after winning both her qualifying matches. The Armenian tennis player first defeated Russia’s Ekaterina Kazionova in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-3. She followed this up with a dominant performance against France’s Selena Janicijevic, winning 6-0, 6-2.
The victories come at a crucial time for Avanesyan, who has faced considerable challenges in recent tournaments. After reaching her career-high ranking of No. 36, she has since slipped to No. 166 and entered Madrid without a quarterfinal appearance in her last 15 outings. To regain her competitive edge, Avanesyan took time off at the end of 2025 to focus on both her physical and mental well-being. Her performance on Monday suggests a positive turnaround as she seeks to reclaim her standing in women’s tennis.
As the tournament progresses, fans will be eager to see if Avanesyan can maintain this momentum and continue her ascent through the competition.