Swiatek Stages Comeback to Beat Keys in Madrid Quarterfinals

Iga Swiatek staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Madison Keys 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals, keeping her title defense alive. Despite being bageled in the first set for the first time in nearly four years, Swiatek demonstrated resilience, adjusting her tactics and reducing errors to turn the match around. The victory avenged her earlier loss to Keys at the Australian Open and improved her record against Keys on clay to 4-0. Swiatek is now set to face either Coco Gauff or Mirra Andreeva in the semifinals, aiming for her third straight Madrid final and her first tournament win since the 2023 French Open. The match highlighted Swiatek's ability to recover from adversity on her favored clay surface, as well as her continued dominance in high-stakes matches. The tournament proceeded without disruptions after a previous blackout had delayed earlier matches.