Iga Swiatek storms into second consecutive Madrid Open final

World No 1 Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the Mutua Madrid Open, securing a spot in the final with a commanding 6-1 6-3 victory over Madison Keys. Swiatek, who is aiming for her third WTA 1000 title of the year, needed just 71 minutes to dispatch her opponent and advance to her second consecutive final in Madrid.

The Polish star, who finished runner-up last year, showcased her prowess on the clay court by breaking Keys’ serve early in the match and never looking back. Swiatek’s solid performance sets up a potential rematch with Aryna Sabalenka in the final, should the second seed overcome Elena Rybakina in their semi-final clash.

Speaking after her victory, Swiatek expressed her excitement about reaching the final for the second year in a row, highlighting her confidence and overall satisfaction with her tournament performance. The world No 1’s impressive run in 2024 also sees her equal Aryna Sabalenka for the most WTA main draw matches played without dropping a single game on serve.

Commentators Anne Keothavong and Colin Fleming praised Swiatek’s dominant display, noting her confidence and relentless play on the clay surface. Swiatek’s consistency and ability to control the match were evident throughout, as she proved too strong for Keys.

In other news, Jamie Murray and Michael Venus advanced to the semi-finals in the men’s doubles event, showcasing their skills in the faster format being trialled at the tournament. As the tennis action heats up, fans can catch all the excitement on Sky Sports Tennis, with over 80 tournaments a year, including the upcoming French Open at Roland Garros.

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