World number two Iga Swiatek extended her impressive winning streak at the 2025 Madrid Open to eight matches, defeating Linda Noskova 6-4, 6-2 to secure a spot in the last 16.

Swiatek, the defending champion and 2023 Madrid Open finalist, showcased her talent once again as she bounced back from a tough encounter in the previous round against teenager Alexandra Eala from the Philippines. Despite a challenging match, Swiatek appeared more fluent this time, wrapping up the victory in one hour and 17 minutes.

Swiatek’s Solid Performance Following Australian Open Defeat

The 23-year-old from Poland was particularly motivated after her 2024 Australian Open defeat to Noskova, and this win further solidifies her credentials as a top contender for this year’s title at the Madrid Open. Swiatek remains in pursuit of her first title of the year, having reached the finals in 2023.

Next Challenge for Swiatek: Diana Shnaider

Swiatek’s next challenge in the Madrid Open will be a match against 13th seed Diana Shnaider from Russia, who easily dispatched Anastasija Sevastova from Latvia without dropping a game in her previous match.

Gauff and Keys Also Advance to Last 16

In other notable results, American duo Coco Gauff and Madison Keys also advanced to the last 16 in the Madrid Open with straight-set victories.

• Coco Gauff, the fourth seed, defeated fellow American Ann Li 6-2, 6-3.

• Madison Keys, the fifth seed and Australian Open champion, triumphed 7-5, 7-6 (7-3) against Russian 30th seed Anna Kalinskaya.

Looking Ahead in the Madrid Open

As the 2025 Madrid Open progresses, Swiatek, Gauff, and Keys are all well-positioned to make deep runs. The tournament continues to provide intense competition, with top players battling for one of the sport’s most prestigious clay-court titles.