On Thursday, Swiatek defeated Eala in a hard-fought, three-set match in the second round of the Madrid Open: 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. Eala bringing the 🔥 early! She takes the first set 6-4 over defending Champion Swiatek. #MMOpen pic.twitter.com/Oq1RBH8bjY

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’.

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.