World No 1 Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the Mutua Madrid Open by defeating Madison Keys 6-1 6-3 to secure a spot in the final. Swiatek, who is aiming for her third WTA 1000 title of the year, showcased her strength and skill in a one-sided semi-final match that lasted just 71 minutes.
Having finished as the runner-up in last year’s Madrid Open, Swiatek is now on track to potentially face Aryna Sabalenka in a rematch of the final. Sabalenka will first have to overcome former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the upcoming match.
Swiatek’s performance in the semi-final impressed commentators, with Anne Keothavong noting her confidence and dominance on the clay court. Despite a few moments of resistance from Keys, Swiatek maintained control throughout the match.
In addition to Swiatek’s success, British doubles pair Jamie Murray and Michael Venus advanced to the semi-finals in Madrid. The tournament is experimenting with a faster men’s doubles format, emphasizing matches between singles players and established doubles teams.
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