Iga Swiatek Saves 3 Points, Wins Madrid Open 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) Against Sabalenka

May 4, 2024, 07:53 PM

Iga Swiatek clinched her first Madrid Open title in a thrilling final against Aryna Sabalenka, winning the match 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(7) in 3 hours and 11 minutes. Swiatek saved three championship points during the final set tiebreak, showcasing resilience and skill. This victory marks her 20th career title and her 10th at the WTA 1000 level. Swiatek has now won each of the Grand Slams, WTA 1000s, and WTA 500s held on European clay at least once. She leads Sabalenka 7-3 in their head-to-head and 4-1 on clay. The match, described as a classic and even better than last year's final, highlighted the intense rivalry.