It was Świątek's worst loss on clay since 2019. She must now regroup for the Italian Open in Rome, where she is the defending champion.

Coco Gauff's ex-coach Brad Gilbert suggests the age is finally catching up to Novak Djokovic, while Serena Williams' childhood coach Rick Macci thinks the Serb is evidently not looking like his usual self but isn't ruling him out from potentially rediscovering his best game in time for the French Open.

Coco Gauff overpowered defending champion Iga Swiatek to reach the Madrid Open singles final for the first time.