WTA Madrid Quarterfinals: Expert Predictions and Analysis
The WTA Madrid quarterfinals are set to kick off, with four exciting matches scheduled to take place. In a separate article, our team at Last Word On Sports predicted the blockbuster encounter between Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreva. Here, we focus on the remaining three quarterfinals, including Australian Open champion Madison Keys’ match against Iga Swiatek.
Elina Svitolina vs Moyuka Uchijima
In the first quarterfinal, Elina Svitolina takes on Moyuka Uchijima, with Svitolina leading the head-to-head 1-0. Uchijima has been the surprise package of the tournament, securing wins against Jessica Pegula, Ons Jabeur, and Ekaterina Alexandrova with her relentless consistency. However, Last Word On Sports notes that Uchijima’s game is not flashy, and she was helped by an awful performance from Pegula by her standards. Svitolina, who beat Elena Rybakina and has yet to drop a set in Madrid, is likely to play much better and is a slight favourite to end Uchijima’s run.
According to Last Word On Sports, "Although Uchijima played well, she was helped by an awful performance from Pegula by her standards. Svitolina, who beat Elena Rybakina and has yet to drop a set in Madrid, will likely play much better. She is a slight favourite to end Uchijima’s run." The predicted outcome is Svitolina in 2.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Marta Kostyuk
The second quarterfinal pits Aryna Sabalenka against Marta Kostyuk, with Sabalenka leading the head-to-head 2-0. Kostyuk has improved significantly over the last 18 months, but this remains a challenging matchup for the Australian Open quarterfinalist, especially in Madrid. As Last Word On Sports notes, "The quicker clay in the Spanish capital makes it much harder for Kostyuk to use her athleticism to defend against the world No. 1." The predicted outcome is Sabalenka in 2.
Madison Keys vs Iga Swiatek
The highly anticipated match between Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek is the final quarterfinal. Swiatek leads the head-to-head 4-2, including an emphatic 6-1, 6-3 win in last year’s Madrid Open semifinal. However, Last Word On Sports believes that Keys will be more competitive this time around, citing her increased freedom on the court and the quicker clay at the Madrid Open. The predicted outcome is Swiatek in 3.
As Last Word On Sports notes, "Keys’ extraordinary semifinal victory from match point down against Swiatek at the Australian Open was the best WTA match of 2025 so far. Although Keys’ run to glory in Melbourne will probably always be the memorable moment of her career, overcoming Swiatek in Madrid would be more impressive than the semifinal win at the Australian Open."
Conclusion
The WTA Madrid quarterfinals promise to be an exciting and closely contested affair. With expert predictions and analysis from Last Word On Sports, fans can stay up-to-date with the latest developments from the tournament. Will Svitolina, Sabalenka, and Swiatek emerge victorious and secure their spots in the semifinals? Only time will tell.
