Iga Swiatek & Aryna Sabalenka can join historic clubs with Madrid Open triumph

MADRID (AFP) - Poland's Iga Swiatek says she has developed a capacity to handle the pressure of high expectations placed on her with the start of the clay-court season, expressing her "gratitude for the high expectations" placed on her by the public. The world number two is the most successful clay-court player of her generation, having won the French Open four times. Swiatek has had a below-average season compared to her high standards, but she…

Twelve months ago, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka starred in a masterpiece in the finals of the Mutua Madrid Open. In a high-quality duel that lasted three hours and 11 minutes, Swiatek saved three championship points to defeat their usual rival by 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) and rise with the title in the Magic Box for the first time. With this triumph, Swiatek completed his collection of trophies won in each of the most important beaten land tournaments…

Iga Swiatek & Aryna Sabalenka can join historic clubs with Madrid Open triumph

Four women have won multiple Madrid Open titles - with Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in line to make their own history in 2025.

Aryna Sabalenka's projected path to Madrid Open 2025 final

Many obstacles stand in the way of Aryna Sabalenka winning a record third Madrid Open title. Let’s take a look at her potential path.