Swiatek lost six games in a row for the second straight day. She had recovered from losing the first set 0-6 to Madison Keys on Wednesday's quarterfinals. In her opening match in Madrid, Swiatek trailed teenager Alexandra Eala a set and a break before bouncing back.

Iga Swiatek survived “one of the weirdest matches” after losing the first six games and recovering to defeat Madison Keys and stay on track to defend her title at the Madrid Open.

Coco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek in an emphatic straight-sets victory to reach the Madrid Open singles final for the first time. Gauff broke Swiatek's serve three times in the first set and twice in the second to cruise to a 64-minute 6-1,