MADRID (AP) — Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 and reach the Madrid Open semifinals for a second straight year on Tuesday.
The top-ranked Swiatek was up 4-1 in the first set but the 14th-ranked Brazilian rallied. Swiatek regained control in the final two sets to reach her fifth semifinal of the year.
She will next face eighth-seeded Ons Jabeur, a former champion, or 18th-seeded Madison Keys.
The Madrid Open is the only high-profile European clay tournament that Swiatek has yet to win.
In the men’s draw, third-seeded Daniil Medvedev was given the run around by Alexander Bublik before winning 7-6 (3), 6-4.
“A lot of drop shots, and I got so tired in the end running for them,” Medvedev said. “That’s when you lose your concentration and you start to play a bit worse. That’s what happened, but after the match he told me he was dead also. So, good for me, at least I was not the only one.”
Cruise worker 'murders newborn son on board ship': Shocked co
China Space Museum Reopens to Public After Renovation
People Go out for Various Activities During Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Across China
Maternity Insurance Coverage to Be Expanded
Colton Herta shows speed as Honda fights back in penultimate Indy 500 practice session
Flower Industry Blooms in Early Summer in China
Consumption Boom Continues on Mother's Day Weekend
'She Sports' Trend Rings in Big Biz for Brands
Trump film shocks Cannes as former US President is depicted 'raping' his then
China Wins 2023 FIBA 3x3 Women's Series in Wuhan
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
People Celebrate Miao Sisters Festival in SW China's Guizhou