“Swiatek and Sabalenka Set to Clash in Mutua Madrid Open Final”

In a highly anticipated showdown, the two stars of the women’s game, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, are set to clash for the second successive year at the Mutua Madrid Open final. Swiatek, the world No 1, breezed into the final with a straight-sets victory over Madison Keys, while defending champion Sabalenka fought back from a set down to edge Elena Rybakina in a final-set tiebreak.

Sabalenka, who is aiming for her third title in four years in Madrid, has a tough task ahead as she faces Swiatek, who holds a 6-3 advantage in their head-to-head record. The two have had some epic battles in the past, with Sabalenka coming out on top in the 2023 final but Swiatek claiming victory in their most recent meeting at the WTA Finals.

Both players are in fine form, with Swiatek already securing two titles this year and Sabalenka starting the year with an Australian Open victory. Sabalenka’s path to the final has been grueling, with four three-set matches and a total of 60 games dropped, the most by any player to reach the final in Madrid since 2009.

The stage is set for a thrilling final, with Sabalenka looking to join Petra Kvitova as the only three-time champions in Madrid. The Belarusian is determined to come out on top once again against Swiatek, whom she describes as a tough opponent. Tennis fans can catch all the action live on Saturday from 5.30pm on Sky Sports Tennis, with game-by-game updates available via the Sky Sports App. Don’t miss out on what promises to be an exciting and intense final between these two talented players.