Cameron Norrie advanced to the Madrid Open third round after a grueling three-set victory over Tomas Machac, while Katie Boulter fell to fifth seed Jessica Pegula in straight sets. <p>Norrie began strongly, taking the first set 6-2, but faced match-point jeopardy in the second as Machac claimed a break. The British No. 1 rallied, breaking for 5-3 and clinching the tiebreaker 7-5 to win 6-2 6-7(6-8) 7-6(7-5). He praised the match as "one of my career's favorites," crediting the intense atmosphere and physical demands. <p>Meanwhile, Boulter, following her fiancé Alex De Minaur's earlier loss to Rafael Jodar, was eliminated 6-4 6-4 by Pegula.

Her doubles partner's defeat compounded the disappointment for the duo. <p>Other notable results included Jannik Sinner's comeback win against Benjamin Bonzi (6-7(6-8) 6-1 6-4), marking his 18th consecutive victory, and Elena Rybakina's comeback against Elena Ruse (4-6 6-3 7-5). Coco Gauff dominated Leolia Jeanjean 6-3 6-0 to reach the third round. <p>These outcomes reshape the tournament's competitive landscape, with Norrie aiming to surpass his Madrid Open third-round barrier and Boulter seeking to recover from back-to-back losses. The draw's volatility suggests unpredictable matchups ahead.</p>.