Defending Madrid champion Świątek recovered from a nervy opening set to beat Eala, who won their first meeting in Miami in a stunning upset.

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.

A month ago, the young Filipina Alexandra Eala stunned Iga Swiatek at the Miami Open. The Pole served revenge at the Madrid Open, toppling the youngster 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in two hours and 15 minutes and making a winning start.