Swiatek rallies to reach Madrid Open semifinals again
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MADRID (AP) — Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 and reach the Madrid Open semifinals for a second straight year on Tuesday.
The top-ranked Swiatek was up 4-1 in the first set but the 14th-ranked Brazilian rallied. Swiatek regained control in the final two sets to reach her fifth semifinal of the year.
She will next face Madison Keys, who beat eighth-seeded Ons Jabeur.
The Madrid Open is the only high-profile European clay tournament that Swiatek has yet to win.
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