Iga Swiatek Advances to Madrid Open Semifinals After Defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia
Swiatek overcomes an initial setback to secure a spot in the semifinals, marking her fifth appearance this season.
- Swiatek rallied from a first-set loss to beat Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-0, 6-2, continuing her pursuit of her first Madrid Open title.
- Madison Keys also advanced to the semifinals, setting up a match against Swiatek after defeating Ons Jabeur in a comeback win.
- This marks Swiatek's second consecutive semifinal appearance at the Madrid Open, having been last year's finalist.
- Swiatek's performance included a dominating second set where she won 12 of 13 service points.
- The semifinals will feature a notable match-up between Swiatek and Keys, both of whom had to recover from early deficits in their quarterfinal matches.