Madison Keys orchestrated a remarkable comeback against eighth seed Ons Jabeur to secure a spot in the semifinals of the Madrid Open.
Initially struggling to find her rhythm, the American 18th seed faced a formidable challenge as Jabeur delivered a masterful first set, claiming a 6-0 bagel in just 24 minutes. However, Keys displayed resilience and determination, turning the tide in her favor in a thrilling three-set encounter.
Despite Jabeur’s early dominance extending into the second set, Keys mounted a spirited fightback, breaking back to level the set at 2-2 and ultimately forcing a decider after breaking at 6-5. The 29-year-old seized control in the final set, storming to a commanding 5-0 lead before clinching the victory with a 6-1 triumph.
Keys’ impressive performance sets up a tantalizing semifinal clash against world number one Iga Swiatek.
In another gripping encounter, Swiatek showcased her resilience, rallying from a set down to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia and advance to the semifinals.
After an initial setback, where Swiatek dropped the first set to her Brazilian opponent, she rebounded emphatically, delivering a dominant 6-0 bagel in the second set. The top seed continued to assert her authority in the decider, securing crucial breaks to seal a hard-fought 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 victory.