Iga Swiatek put on a dominant display in the Madrid Open semifinals, cruising to a straight-set victory over Madison Keys. With a 6-1, 6-3 win, Swiatek showcased her solid game and clean performance. The world No. 1 expressed her satisfaction with her level of play, highlighting her happiness with the outcome. This victory marks Swiatek’s second consecutive appearance in the Madrid Open final, setting the stage for an exciting championship match.
Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious in a hard-fought semifinal match against Elena Rybakina, securing her spot in the Madrid Open final. Sabalenka’s comeback victory ended Rybakina’s impressive 16-match clay-court winning streak. The world No. 2 now looks ahead to a rematch of last year’s final against Swiatek. With both players in top form, the final promises to deliver a high level of competition and excitement for fans.
In a surprising turn of events, world No. 4 Daniil Medvedev was forced to retire from his quarterfinal match against Jiri Lehecka due to a groin problem. After losing the first set and struggling to move on the court, Medvedev made the difficult decision to end the match. Lehecka, who previously eliminated Rafael Nadal from the tournament, advanced to the semifinals following Medvedev’s withdrawal. Reflecting on the match, Lehecka acknowledged the challenge of facing an opponent dealing with health issues but emphasized the need to focus on his own performance.
With Medvedev out of the competition, Jiri Lehecka will square off against Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semifinals. The unexpected matchup adds an element of unpredictability to the men’s draw, as both players aim to secure a spot in the Madrid Open final. On the other side of the bracket, Russian Andrey Rublev is set to face Taylor Fritz in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested semifinal match.
The Madrid Open is shaping up to deliver thrilling finals in both the men’s and women’s draws. With Swiatek and Sabalenka ready to battle for the women’s title and Lehecka, Auger-Aliassime, Rublev, and Fritz competing for a spot in the men’s final, tennis fans can expect a weekend filled with intense matches and memorable moments on the clay courts of Madrid.
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