“Swiatek and Sabalenka to Face Off in Mutua Madrid Open Final Rematch”

In a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s final, reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka and world No 1 Iga Swiatek will face off again at the Mutua Madrid Open. Swiatek, who needed just 71 minutes to reach her third final of the year, is aiming for her third WTA 1000 title of the year after a dominant 6-1 6-3 victory in the semi-finals.

The Pole, who finished runner-up to Sabalenka at Madrid last year, will now have the chance to seek revenge in a rematch after Sabalenka overcame former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a thrilling final-set battle.

Swiatek expressed her excitement about reaching the final for the second year in a row, stating, “I feel really good. Repeating this great result is a great thing and I’m going to have a chance to play a nice match in two days, so it’s really exciting and I’m happy overall with the whole tournament.”

Both players have shown exceptional form, with Swiatek equaling Sabalenka for the most WTA main draw matches played in 2024 without dropping a single game on serve. Swiatek’s confidence and dominance on clay have been evident throughout the tournament, making her a formidable opponent for Sabalenka.

Sabalenka, the back-to-back Australian Open champion, showcased her resilience in the semi-finals, rallying from a set down to defeat Rybakina and book her place in the final. With both players at the top of their game, the final promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the best in the women’s game.

Tennis fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports as the clay-court season heats up in preparation for the French Open at Roland Garros. Don’t miss the showdown between Swiatek and Sabalenka as they battle for the Mutua Madrid Open title.