Jabeur’s Nine-Match Winning Streak Ends at Madrid Open

In a thrilling quarter-final match at the Madrid Open, Madison Keys staged a remarkable comeback against eighth seed Ons Jabeur to secure her spot in the semi-finals. Jabeur, who was on a nine-match winning streak, started the match strong by bageling Keys in the first set with a score of 6-0 in just 24 minutes. However, Keys refused to back down and fought back fiercely, eventually winning the match 0-6 7-5 6-1.

The American 18th seed showed great resilience and determination as she turned the tide of the match in her favor, breaking Jabeur’s composure and dominating the decider. Keys will now face world number one Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, setting up an exciting clash between two formidable opponents.

Keys’ victory against Jabeur marks her second win against a top-10 player in as many matches, following her triumph over world number three Coco Gauff in the fourth round. The 29-year-old’s impressive performance at the Madrid Open has solidified her status as a strong contender in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Swiatek also showcased her fighting spirit in the quarter-finals, coming back from a set down against Beatriz Haddad Maia to secure her spot in the semi-finals. The world number one, who had breezed through her previous matches, faced a tough challenge from the Brazilian player but ultimately emerged victorious with a score of 4-6 6-0 6-2.

With both Keys and Swiatek displaying exceptional skill and determination in their quarter-final matches, tennis fans can expect an intense and thrilling semi-final showdown between these two talented players at the Madrid Open.