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Reigning French Open champion Iga Swiatek will face Veronika Kudermetova in the semifinals of the Madrid Open. Swiatek is in red-hot form, having won 26 and lost just once on clay since the start of 2022. Kudermetova does not have the same numbers as the Polish ace but has shown she is a force to be reckoned with, making it an interesting semi-final bout.
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Iga Swiatek vs Veronika Kudermetova – Match Predictions
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Over 16.5 Games
Iga Swiatek finished the job against Petra Martic in 15 games. This result came on the back of her gruelling three-set and 32-game victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova. Swiatek’s victories over Julia Grabher and Bernarda Pera came in 17 games each. On the other hand, Kudermetova has been embroiled in long duels in the Madrid Open, each seeing her overcome her rivals in three-set affairs. Kudermetova
2-1 to Iga Swiatek
There is no player who has the same pedigree as Iga Swiatek on the WTA tour. Veronika Kudermetova has learnt this the hard way, succumbing to three straight-sets victories. While previously, the Russian ace has withered against her rivals, the new version does not let up. Each of her victories in Madrid Open has come in three sets and although the bookmakers have not given her any chance against Swiatek, she will not give up that easily. Kudermetova’s defeat in Stuttgart against Coco Gauff also came in three sets and we will see a hard battle in this duel.
Iga Swiatek vs Veronika Kudermetova Preview
Our predictions for this match have now been established, let’s see how these players have fared so far in this tournament.
Iga Swiatek
Despite her young age, the Polish professional has already won three Grand Slam singles titles: the French Open in 2020 and 2022, and the US Open in 2022. With Roland Gaross right around the corner, Swiatek has more on her mind. She triumphed in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix and after failing to participate in the 2022 edition of the Madrid Open, is making up for the lost opportunity. If she continues in this fashion, she might be in line for another L’Equipe Champion of Champions award in 2023.
Veronika Kudermetova
Veronika Kudermetova has achieved remarkable results in 2023, belatedly reaching her first WTA 1000 semifinal at the Mutua Madrid Open. It has been a prickly path, where Kudermetova was forced to defeat four opponents in three-set matches, including last year’s runner-up Jessica Pegula. The Russian has shown great resilience and confidence in her game, as well as a unique recovery method involving beer. This all will be put to the test as she continues her search for a first win over Swiatek in the fourth attempt.
Iga Swiatek vs Veronika Kudermetova Head to Head
Duels between Iga Swiatek and Veronika Kudermetova have gone in one, in favour of the Polish star. Swiatek has triumphed in straight sets at each time of asking and will be seeking a similar outcome this time around.
- 17/02/22 Iga Swiatek won 2-0 (Doha, Hard)
- 10/10/21 Iga Swiatek won 2-0 (Indian Wells, Hard)
- 02/09/20 Iga Swiatek won 2-0 (US Open, Hard)
Iga Swiatek vs Veronika Kudermetova Match Details
- When will this match start? This match starts not before 20:30 GMT on 4 May.
- What is the prize money for Madrid Open? WTA Madrid Open’s total prize money stands at €7,705,780.
- Where can I watch Madrid Open 2023 in the UK? This match will be available on Amazon Prime for fans in the United Kingdom
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