World No. 1 Iga Swiatek survived a scare on Tuesday to maintain hopes of profitable her first Madrid Open title this 12 months because the Pole got here again from a set right down to beat Eleventh-seeded Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6 6-0 6-2.
After simply profitable her opening three matches in straight units, Swiatek misplaced the opening set to Haddad Maia of their Madrid quarterfinal conflict. However Haddad Maia by no means got here actually near beating Swiatek because the four-time Grand Slam champion completely dominated the following two units to seal a three-set win.
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For a spot within the Madrid ultimate, Swiatek might be taking part in in opposition to the winner of the match between Ons Jabeur and Madison Keys.
How Swiatek got here again to beat Haddad Maia?
Regardless of dealing with some break factors early on, Swiatek opened an early 4-1 lead and he or she gave the impression to be cruising towards profitable the primary set. However then, Swiatek suffered a shock collapse as Haddad Maia received 5 video games in a row to overturn the deficit and win the opener.
After blowing a first-set lead, Swiatek bounced again emphatically within the second set as she bageled Haddad Maia to pressure a decider in model.
At first of the third set, Swiatek additionally received the opening two video games to make it eight video games received in a row for her. Within the third sport, Haddad Maia managed to get the break again however Swiatek remained calm and nonetheless routinely received the third set after breaking the Brazilian within the fourth and eighth video games.
“I wanted to for positive keep on with the techniques, as a result of within the first set I began making too many errors. I began taking part in too quick,” Swiatek stated after her win.
“I simply wanted to actually get again to fundamentals and what I wished to play immediately. It took me some time, longer than ordinary, however I am glad that it occurred after the set anyway.”
