Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina Preview & Prediction | 2025 Madrid Open | Semi-Final
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina Preview & Prediction | 2025 Madrid Open | Semi-Final
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina 2025 Mutua Madrid Open match preview: TV & streaming details, ticket information, free tips & prediction…
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Two-time Madrid Open champion Aryna Sabalenka takes on Elina Svitolina in the semi-finals.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time: Thursday 1st May, 2025: UK – not before 8:30pm / US ET – not before 3:30pm / US PT – not before 12:30pm
Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina prediction
Aryna Sabalenka squeezed through in straight sets against Marta Kostyuk, winning a tight quarter-final 7-6 (4) 7-6 (7). Kostyuk had set points in both sets, but Sabalenka managed to save them as she advances to her fourth Madrid Open semi-final. The world number one wasn’t at her best but played the pressure points extremely well.
Elina Svitolina continued her stunning form on clay with an 11th win a row without dropping a set. She thrashed Moyuka Uchijima 6-2 6-1 to reach her first WTA 1000 semi-final since the Miami Open in 2021. The Ukrainian was strong on serve and prolific when it came to taking her chances as she converted five out of six break point opportunities.
Sabalenka leads the head-to-head 4-1 overall and 3-0 on clay. Their last match on the surface was in Rome last year, with the world number one coming from a set down to defeat Svitolina 4-6 6-1 7-6 in a very close encounter.
The Belarussian clearly has the edge when it comes to their past meetings, but Svitolina is playing some inspired tennis and will be an incredibly tough opponent. We lean towards Sabalenka winning a tight match in three sets.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elina Svitolina tip: Aryna Sabalenka to win 2-1
