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Milaine's specialty was clay courts. She played her best tennis on them, moving with effortless speed and precision, sliding into shots with perfect balance. She thrived on the surface..

So when the clay court season finally began, it felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders. The hard court swing was behind her, and she was back where she belonged. The first major stop? The WTA 1000 Madrid Open.

The tournament had kicked off on April 20th, and from the moment she played her first match, Milaine had been in her element.

For the first time in two years, she felt unstoppable.

Her shoulder was no longer a problem. She was pain-free, moving without hesitation, hitting the ball with the confidence she once feared she had lost. But more importantly, she was in the right mindset again—the mindset of a champion, the mindset of a grandslam winner.

She was ready to dominate the clay season, and finish it by wining the Roland Garros in her second home country..

Milaine dominated Madrid from the very start, playing flawless tennis and breaking yet another record—she didn't drop a single set throughout the entire tournament. Match after match, she proved she was back at her best.

In the final, she faced the world No. 1, Iga Świątek. It was a challenge, but she rose to the occasion, defeating the Polish star in straight sets to claim the title.

Her ranking shifted once again—she was now officially the WTA world No. 3, just behind Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka.

But her goal was clear: she wanted to be No. 1 again. And she knew that wouldn't happen without winning a Grand Slam.

As if the Madrid victory wasn't already special, Andrey had also taken the men's title. It was a moment of pure joy for both of them. He had been struggling lately, and seeing him lift the trophy made her proud. They celebrated together in Madrid for two days before heading straight to Rome for their next tournament.

With a few free days before the Italian Open began, they enjoyed the city, savoring the calm before the competition started again.

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