Tennis: Poland’s Świątek reaches Madrid Open final

Poland’s Iga Świątek has cruised into the final of the women's singles at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Spain, with a resounding victory over Russia's Veronika Kudermetova.

Iga Świątek in action at the 2023 Madrid Open.

Photo: EPA/JUANJO MARTIN

The Polish world No. 1 ousted the 12th-seeded Russian 6-1, 6-1 in the semifinals.

Mission accomplished ✅

🇵🇱 @iga_swiatek reaches her maiden #MMOPEN final after beating Kudermetova in straight sets (6-1, 6-1).

The world No. 1⃣ remains unbeaten on clay this season (9-0). pic.twitter.com/DMLzzs7l5Q

— #MMOPEN (@MutuaMadridOpen) May 4, 2023

She needed less than 80 minutes to prevail and make her first career Madrid Open final, news outlets reported.

The 21-year-old Pole will face Belarusian world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match at the clay-court tournament in the Spanish capital on Saturday.

World No. 1⃣ 🆚 World No. 2⃣@iga_swiatek and @SabalenkaA will clash in a MASSIVE #MMOPEN final on Saturday! 🍿🍿🍿

Who'll bring home the 🏆? pic.twitter.com/62867lzei6

— #MMOPEN (@MutuaMadridOpen) May 4, 2023

Świątek, coached by countryman Tomasz Wiktorowski, has topped the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) world rankings since April 4, 2022.

Iga Świątek w wielkiej formie! Polka melduje się w finale turnieju w Madrycie #WTAMadrid #MadridMutuaOpen #MMOpen https://t.co/hZMfs8dGQF

— Sport PR (@sportradiopl) May 4, 2023

The Polish player missed last year's Madrid Open due to a shoulder injury.

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Source: PAP, Canal+, wtatennis.com