WTA Madrid Open: Iga Świątek defeats Alexandra Eala to reach third round

Iga Świątek secured her place in the third round of the Madrid Open with a hard-fought victory over Alexandra Eala.

Iga Swiatek of Poland gestures during her second round match against Alexandra Eala of Philippines at the Madrid Open tennnis tournament in Madrid, Spain, 24 April 2025.

Photo: Chema Moya/PAP/EPA

World No. 2 and defending champion Świątek triumphed 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round.

This victory also marked a successful redemption for Świątek, who had previously lost to Eala in the Miami Open quarterfinals.

Look what you made her do... 🤯🤯🤯🤯@iga_swiatek fights her way back to defeat Eala in a three set thriller! #MMOpen pic.twitter.com/N87IAstcCr

— wta (@WTA) April 24, 2025

Świątek will next face Czech No. 31 seed Linda Nosková, who defeated Argentina's María Lourdes Carlé 7-5, 6-1 in the second round.

The match was held on the clay courts in Madrid on April 24, 2025.

Evening the matchup to 1-1 🔥

Defending champion @iga_swiatek leaves it all on the court to defeat Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. #MMOpen pic.twitter.com/c79SzqjVRH

— wta (@WTA) April 24, 2025

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Source: IAR/Polish Radio Sports Editorial Team/X/@WTA