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Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
In the second-round clash, World No.1 will face Naomi Osaka.
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Karolina Muchova, a two-time Wimbledon quarterfinalist, has also joined the competition. Following wrist surgery in February, the 2023 Roland Garros finalist and World No. 14 has not yet participated in any games this year
The 20-year-old American had a fantastic two weeks in Rome but lost 6-4, 6-3 against world No. 1 Swiatek in the semifinals.
In the semi-final clash, Sabalenka thrilled the crowd at the Centre Court with her deft drop shot winners and power game.
As she climbed to popularity on the WTA Tour, the Pole frequently mentioned how much she admired the Spaniard.
Swiatek will attempt to become the sixth player in the Open Era to claim the trophy three times.
After her maiden triumph in Madrid, she now sits on the top of the table with 10,910 points
Swiatek needed just 70 minutes to reach her third final of the year with a 6-1, 6-3 triumph against the American.
Swiatek came from a set down to book her place in her second straight semifinal in Madrid.
Playing on the Manolo Santana, Swiatek registered a 6-1, 6-0 triumph over home favourite Sorribes Tormo, dropping just one game.
The No 11 seeded Haddad Maia will play her quarterfinal match against World No 1 Iga Swiatek.
Swiatek will face Sara Sorribes Tormo for a spot in the quarterfinals on Monday.