MADRID (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek eased into the Madrid Open’s round-of-16 by beating Sorana Cirstea 6-1, 6-1 on Saturday.
Swiatek, who lost last year’s final to Aryna Sabalenka, improved her record this season to 26-4. She will next face either Victoria Azarenka or Sara Sorribes Tormo on Monday for a spot in the final eight.
Swiatek is preparing to make a run for a third consecutive title at the French Open next month. She is a three-time champion at Roland Garros (2020, ‘22, ’23).
The Madrid Open is the only European clay tournament at the 500 level or above the Polish player has yet to win.
Later, Rafael Nadal faces Alex de Minaur while top-ranked Jannik Sinner plays Lorenzo Sonego on the Magica Caja clay.
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