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Iga Swiatek Defeats Madison Keys to Reach Madrid Open

Swiatek rallies from a first-set bagel to keep her title defense alive and secure a semifinal clash with Coco Gauff.

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Iga Swiatek returns the ball during her Madrid Open quarter-final defeat of Madison Keys

Overview

  • Iga Swiatek overcame a 0-6 first set to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Wednesday.
  • The victory marked Swiatek's 17th consecutive WTA clay-court quarterfinal, a streak last achieved by Martina Hingis over two decades ago.
  • Swiatek improved her head-to-head clay record against Keys to 4-0 and avenged her Australian Open semifinal loss earlier this year.
  • She will face Coco Gauff in the semifinals, with both players seeking their first WTA title of 2025.
  • Swiatek, the defending champion, is pursuing her third straight Madrid Open final and her first tournament win since the 2024 French Open.