Iga Swiatek vs Ann Li Preview & Prediction | 2026 Madrid Open | Third Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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Iga Swiatek goes up against Ann Li in the third-round of the Madrid Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Iga Swiatek vs Ann Li prediction
Iga Swiatek began her Madrid Open campaign with a dominant win over Daria Snigur. The six-time Grand Slam champion breezed through the first set and despite a slight wobble at the start of the second, she reasserted control by winning the final six games to claim a 6-1 6-2 victory after just an hour and one minute. Swiatek is aiming for a second title in Madrid, having won this event in 2024.
She now takes on Ann Li. The American overcame compatriot Alycia Parks in three sets. Li staged a brilliant recovery from 5-2 down in the second set but still lost it on a tiebreak. Nevertheless, she regrouped well to win 6-2 6-7 (5) 6-3 after two hours and 22 minutes.
Swiatek performed strongly in her opening match against Snigur, and Li is unlikely to cause her too many issues if she can sustain her level throughout the encounter.
Iga Swiatek vs Ann Li tip: Under 18.5 games
