As the tennis tour moves to the Madrid Open 2024, all eyes will be on last year’s finalists Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek. Scheduled to take place in the Spanish capital from April 23 to May 5, the event will showcase a strong field featuring the majority of the top 20 players.
The main draw action is just days away, and the top contenders for the Madrid Open title include Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Elena Rybakina, and Iga Swiatek.
Gauff, a consistent favorite in the tournaments she takes part in, has shown significant improvement since her last appearance in Madrid. However, she’ll need to be cautious due to her 3-3 record in the Spanish capital.
Defending champion Sabalenka is no stranger to the pressures of defending a title, having already claimed two consecutive Australian Open titles. Moreover, her powerful playing style was a decisive factor in her victory last year in Madrid.
Pegula, a former finalist in the tournament, has shown promising signs of improvement, which includes a successful performance on the clay courts of Charleston.
Like Gauff, Rybakina’s past record in Madrid doesn’t inspire confidence immediately. However, her strong serve and aggressive play style could help her improve her standing in the tournament.
Finally, Swiatek aims to add the Madrid Open title to her impressive list of achievements, which includes three French Open and two Italian Open and Stuttgart wins each. Possessing one of the best forehands in the women’s game on clay, Swiatek will be a force to be reckoned with in Madrid.
