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Swiatek and Gauff Set for Madrid Open Semifinal Showdown

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Iga Swiatek battles past Madison Keys to reach the Madrid Open semifinals, where she'll face Coco Gauff after her win over Mirra Andreeva.



Iga Swiatek bounced back from a disappointing first set to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals, keeping her title defense alive. This win marks a successful revenge for Swiatek, who lost to Keys at the Australian Open. She'll face Coco Gauff in the semifinals, a player who's been on a roll in Madrid.


Coco Gauff secured her spot in the semifinals by beating 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-1. This marks Gauff's third consecutive win against Andreeva. Gauff had a shaky start, losing the first set against Dayana Yastremska 6-0 before coming back strong. She'll now challenge Swiatek, with the potential to impact the world rankings, as Gauff and Jessica Pegula are closing in on Swiatek's world No. 2 spot.


Iga Swiatek bounced back from a disappointing first set to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals. This win improves her clay court record against Keys to 4-0 and marks her third consecutive semifinal appearance in Madrid. Keys had previously beaten Swiatek at the Australian Open, but Swiatek regained her footing after a bagel in the first set.


“It was one of the weirdest matches I played,” Swiatek said on court. After a strong comeback, Swiatek will face Coco Gauff in the semifinals, who won against Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-1. Swiatek is seeking her first title of the season.


Iga Swiatek reflected on her match against Madison Keys, saying, “Madi was playing perfectly at the beginning. I just tried to play a bit shorter, put the ball in. I just stayed in there.” After being on the receiving end of a rare 6-0 set, Swiatek admitted, “It didn't feel good. At least it's fast, you know, but that's the only positive thing.”


Swiatek had a tough start, falling 0-5 down after a loose forehand, and trailed by a set in under 30 minutes. She took a toilet break to regroup and made adjustments, ultimately winning the match 0-6, 6-3, 6-2.


Swiatek dominated the second set, racing to a 5-1 lead, but Keys fought back, narrowing the deficit to 5-3. Swiatek held her nerve, closing out the set 6-3 with a strong service game in the ninth round.


The third set saw both players elevate their game. Swiatek broke Keys for a 3-2 lead and then again in the seventh game, ultimately winning 0-6, 6-3, 6-2. This set a stage for her semifinal clash with Coco Gauff.


Gauff Advances to Semifinals

Coco Gauff defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-1 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals, reaching her first semifinal of the year. On court in the Arantxa Sanchez stadium, Gauff saved two set points while receiving at 4-5, showcasing her composure under pressure.


Gauff's Post-Match Thoughts

“I think I played really well and stayed composed, even when facing those set points,” Gauff said, giving herself a 9/10 grade for her performance. “I had that tough match in the first round (against Dayana Yastremska), even though it was tough, it kind of woke me up and hopefully I can keep going all the way into the end.”


Matteo Arnaldi, the Italian world number 44, has advanced to the Madrid Open quarterfinals after defeating 16th-seeded Frances Tiafoe with a score of 6-3, 7-5. This win marks a significant milestone for Arnaldi, who previously upset Novak Djokovic in the tournament. He'll next face Jack Draper, who secured a 6-2, 6-2 win over Tommy Paul. A potential semifinal matchup against fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti adds intrigue to Arnaldi's campaign.




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