Iga Swiatek Set for Match Against Diana Shnaider in Madrid Open

Madrid, Spain – Defending champion Iga Swiatek is preparing to face Diana Shnaider in the round of 16 at the 2025 WTA Madrid Open, scheduled for April 29. The match will take place at Caja Magica, where both players received first-round byes.

Swiatek, the world No. 2 seed, has had a strong season, reaching multiple semifinals and finals. However, she experienced surprising back-to-back quarterfinal losses recently, falling to Alexandra Eala at the Miami Open and to Jelena Ostapenko at the Stuttgart Open.

In the tournament’s second round, Swiatek made a strong comeback against Alexandra Eala after losing the first set and then defeated Linda Noskova in straight sets to advance to the last 16.

Meanwhile, Shnaider, the No. 13 seed, has shown promising form leading up to this matchup. She won her second-round match against Katie Volynets in straight sets and achieved a remarkable double-bagel victory over Anastasija Sevastova in the third round, marking her first consecutive wins since the Australian Open in January.

The upcoming match will be the first meeting between Swiatek and Shnaider. Swiatek’s experience on clay and aggressive baseline game shapes her as a favored competitor. In contrast, Shnaider’s unpredictability and raw power add excitement to this matchup.

Swiatek’s last match demonstrated her efficiency, winning against Noskova with no double faults and saving break points effectively. As they step onto the court, Shnaider’s confidence from her previous win could either be a challenge or an opportunity for Swiatek.

The match is set to start at 2:00 PM UK time, or 9:00 AM ET. Viewers can watch the action live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK and on Tennis Channel in the US.