🔥 Stars Shine Bright in Madrid: Iga Swiatek, Sabalenka, and Svitolina Advance to Quarterfinals at Mutua Madrid Open 2025
The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open women’s singles Round of 16 delivered high-octane tennis as the sport’s top players battled it out on the red clay of Manolo Santana Stadium and Arantxa Sanchez Stadium. With Grand Slam champions, rising stars, and seasoned veterans in action, fans were treated to a day of power, precision, and drama.
🇵🇱 Iga Swiatek Survives Thriller Against Diana Shnaider
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek was pushed to the limit in a nail-biting three-set clash against Russia’s Diana Shnaider. Swiatek took the opening set 6-0 with clinical precision, but Shnaider roared back to steal the second set in a tiebreaker. In a tense decider, Swiatek dug deep to seal the match 6-0, 6(3)-7, 6-4 and book her spot in the quarterfinals.
🇧🇾 Sabalenka Dominates Stearns in Straight Sets
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka looked unstoppable in her Round of 16 match, powering past American Peyton Stearns 6-2, 6-4. With her trademark aggressive baseline play and thunderous serve, Sabalenka made it clear she’s here to win her third Madrid title.
🇺🇸 Madison Keys Cruises Past Vekic
American Madison Keys delivered a commanding performance against Croatia’s Donna Vekic, winning 6-2, 6-3. Keys has been quietly building momentum this clay season, and her powerful forehand proved too much for Vekic.
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Power: Svitolina and Kostyuk Storm Into Quarters
Elina Svitolina continued her excellent run with a straight-set victory over Maria Sakkari of Greece, 6-3, 6-4. The Ukrainian star is proving she’s back in top form after maternity leave and injury setbacks.
Compatriot Marta Kostyuk also impressed, defeating Anastasia Potapova 6-3, 6-2 with a display of relentless pressure and clean hitting.
🇯🇵 Japan’s Uchijima Upsets Alexandrova
In a minor upset, Japan’s Mai Hontama Uchijima edged out Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(5). Uchijima, known more for her doubles success, continues her singles breakthrough in Madrid.
🎯 What’s Next?
As we head into the quarterfinals, tennis fans in Canada and beyond can look forward to more high-stakes action. While Canadian women didn’t make the Round of 16 this year, the performances of top WTA stars provide valuable insights for fans, players, and upcoming Canadian talents.
Stay tuned to TennisNowCanada.com for all the latest scores, match highlights, and exclusive tennis updates from the ATP and WTA tours.
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