Iga Swiatek Continues Pursuit of Madrid-Rome Double, Faces Madison Keys in Italian Open Quarterfinals

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to nine matches on Monday, defeating Angelique Kerber to reach the quarterfinals of the Italian Open. Swiatek will next face Madison Keys, who advanced with a victory over Sorana Cirstea. The Polish star is aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2013 to win both the Madrid and Rome titles. In other action, Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a set down to defeat Elina Svitolina, while Daniil Medvedev survived a scare against Hamad Medjedovic in the men’s tournament.

Rafael Nadal’s Clay-Court Form Shows Promise Ahead of Potential Final French Open

Despite not reaching his previous invincible form, Rafael Nadal, who plans to retire this year, is optimistic about his performance as he prepares for his potential final French Open. After missing most of 2023 due to hip surgery, Nadal has participated in nine matches this year, with three consecutive victories in the Madrid Open. The 22-time Grand Slam champion believes his game is improving and aims to stay competitive at Roland Garros, where he holds the record of 14 titles. Nadal’s first match in the Italian Open, his final warmup before the French Open, is scheduled against Zizou Bergs on Thursday.

Swiatek Avenges Madrid Open Loss to Sabalenka, Wins 20th Title

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling Madrid Open final, avenging her defeat in last year’s final and securing her third title of the season. The 22-year-old Polish player became the youngest player to reach 20 titles since Caroline Wozniacki in 2012. Swiatek faced two match points in the third set but held her serve to force a tiebreaker, where she saved a third match point. The match lasted 3 hours and 11 minutes, making it the longest WTA final of 2024. Swiatek improved her head-to-head record with Sabalenka to 7-3 and will seek her fourth French Open title later this month.

Madrid Open 2023: Everything You Need to Know

The Madrid Open, a prestigious tennis tournament, is currently underway and will culminate with the WTA final on May 4 and the ATP singles final on May 5. The tournament is being held at the iconic Caja Magica in Madrid, Spain. In the women’s competition, world No. 1 Iga Swiatek faces Madison Keys in the semifinals. Elena Rybakina will play the winner of the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva. The semifinals in the men’s singles saw Felix Auger-Aliassime receive a walkover, while Daniil Medvedev takes on Rafael Nadal’s conqueror, Jiri Lehecka. Changes are being implemented at the 2024 Madrid Open, including no-advantage scoring, first-to-10 tie-breaks, and a shot clock.

Madrid Open 2023: All You Need to Know

The Madrid Open, a prestigious tennis tournament, will take place from April 23 to May 5, 2023. The WTA final will be held on Saturday, May 4, while the ATP singles final will be played the following day. Top players such as Rafael Nadal, Cam Norrie, Casper Ruud, Jelena Ostapenko, Ons Jabeur, and Iga Swiatek will compete in the tournament. The Caja Magica (Magic Box) at the Manzanares Park Tennis Centre has been the venue for the Madrid Open since 2009, featuring three courts with retractable roofs and a total capacity of over 17,000 seats. Carlos Alcaraz aims for a ‘threepeat’ after winning the title in 2022 and 2023, while Aryna Sabalenka will defend her 2023 title.

Madrid Open 2023: Preview, Schedule, and How to Watch on Sky Sports

The Madrid Open, a prestigious clay-court tennis tournament, is underway from April 23 to May 5. Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, seeks a third consecutive title after recovering from an injury. The tournament features top players such as Katie Boulter, Jack Draper, and Hubert Hurkacz. The Caja Magica Tennis Centre, with its retractable roofs and spacious seating capacity, hosts the event. Aryna Sabalenka will defend her title in the WTA, while Alcaraz aims to continue his dominance in the ATP. Sky Sports offers live coverage and streaming options for the Madrid Open.

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