Eala started the second set in the same way, and earned a 3-2 advantage, but the Pole dug deep, winning five consecutive games from 4-4 to force a decider, which she started strong

No. 2 seed and defending champion Iga Swiatek avoided another upset at the hands of Alexandra Eala with a three-set comeback in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open.

Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek narrowly avoided another upset on clay against a young upstart. The world No. 2 has had an uneven start to her 2025 season, by her standards. Swiatek has not won a tournament so far this year.