Iga Swiatek, the World No.1 tennis player, achieved a milestone by equaling the record of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova for the fewest matches taken to secure 25 WTA-1000 wins on clay. This record was set following her victory over Beatriz Haddad Maia at the Madrid Open. Swiatek, aged 22, came from behind after losing the first set 4-6, to win the next two sets 6-0, 6-2, thus advancing to her 15th career WTA 1000 semifinal and her second consecutive semifinal in Madrid.
Iga Swiatek comes from behind to BEAT Beatriz Haddad Maia 😅 https://t.co/MQFIhFl3TE
True grit ✊ @iga_swiatek is through to another #MMOPEN semifinal with a comeback victory over Haddad Maia! https://t.co/Go5ubC4hdZ
Swiatek survives 💥 @iga_swiatek comes back from a set down to defeat Haddad Maia in commanding fashion 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 #MMOpen https://t.co/gLfmkpjzgU
SWIATEK knocks Haddad Maia down 🌀 Despite the loss of the 1st set, the World No.1 managed to turn the situation around to win 4-6 6-0 6-2 and continue in the semi-finals in Madrid 14th WTA 1000 last 4 for the Pole! https://t.co/USuCvmm9fp
Iga Swiatek comes back to beat Bia Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 and reach the semifinals in Madrid for the second (consecutive) time. 15th career WTA 1000 semifinal! She is 22yo. https://t.co/EJMPlpdHsw
Swiatek ✈️ Semifinals World No. 1 @iga_swiatek outlasts Bia Haddad Maia to reach the final four in Madrid. #MMOpen https://t.co/K3kkMw4D3h
25 - Defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia in Madrid, Iga Swiatek has now equalled Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova (29) for the fewest matches taken to achieve 25 WTA-1000 wins on clay, since the format’s introduction in 2009. Gritty. #MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/tbbCQLmwsT