Swiatek, Gauff, Nadal win at Madrid Open as Osaka falls
by Japan Today
Japan Today— World number one Iga Swiatek beat Wang Xiyu 6-1, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Thursday as she bids to win the competition for the first time. Earlier Coco Gauff sailed through to the third round with a 6-0, 6-0 thumping of Arantxa Rus, while
Japan Today—Nadal, Sinner and Swiatek advance at Madrid Open. Rafael Nadal tore his headband off, thrust his arms in the air, and soaked up the cheers. It was only a second-round win, but coming from where Nadal had been just a few weeks ago when he couldn't even get on the court, he could have been savoring a trophy.
Forbes—Can Iga Swiatek Make The French Open Hers To Keep After Madrid Win?. Iga Swiatek claimed the Madrid Open to complete the set of all recognized ATP clay court titles. Now she is gunning for another Paris title.
Japan Today—Swiatek saves three match points to win Madrid Open title. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek avenged her loss to Aryna Sabalenka in last year's Madrid final by defeating the world number two to clinch her first title in the Spanish capital after a gruelling three-hour 11-minute battle on Saturday. Coming back from 1-3 down in the decider and saving three match points