On Thursday, Swiatek defeated Eala in a hard-fought, three-set match in the second round of the Madrid Open: 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. Eala bringing the 🔥 early! She takes the first set 6-4 over defending Champion Swiatek. #MMOpen pic.twitter.com/Oq1RBH8bjY

Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek narrowly avoided another upset on clay against a young upstart. The world No. 2 has had an uneven start to her 2025 season, by her standards. Swiatek has not won a tournament so far this year.

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