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

Iga Swiatek bounced back from her Miami Open disappointment with a commanding win over Alexandra Eala at the Madrid Open, setting a new tournament milestone, surpassing one of Serena Williams’.

Swiatek will face Czech Linda Noskova in the third round. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.