Jun 6, 2024; Paris, France; Iga Swiatek of Poland shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the United States after their match on day 12 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

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WTA Madrid Open 2025 Semifinal Schedule, Timings and Match-Ups

Who will reach the final?

Jun 6, 2024; Paris, France; Iga Swiatek of Poland shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the United States after their match on day 12 of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.

Four remain, and only two can progress to the summit clash. The WTA Madrid Open 2025 has not disappointed. Top two seeds and last year’s finalists Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek will do everything in their power to enter the final. Meanwhile, they will face the stiffest competition yet from some potent opponents. Take a look:

Madrid Open 2025 Women’s Semifinal Schedule

Iga Swiatek (2) vs Coco Gauff (4)

At the start of the tournament, many pundits predicted a potential semifinal between Swiatek and Gauff. Seeded No. 2 and No. 4, the two powerhouses have had contrasting tournaments in Madrid this year. While Gauff is yet to drop a set after being bageled in her opening round match, Swiatek has played three sets in three out of four encounters.

The head to head record between these two players is 11-3 in favour of the Polish starlet. However, the 21-year-old American has won their previous two meetings. Yet, Iga will be the one people place the big bets on – considering she is yet to lose to Gauff on clay.

WHEN: 1 May, 2025

COURT: Manolo Santana Stadium

TIME: Not Before 16:00

Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs Elina Svitolina (17)

Aryna Sabalenka on beating Marta Kostyuk in Madrid

“That was a battle. Conditions were incredibly tough. It wasn’t about tennis. It was about how you handle your emotions.. I’m super proud I was able to handle myself in such a difficult situation.”

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 30, 2025

A rivalry that has given us some great matches over the years, Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina will lock horns for the sixth time in their careers. The Ukrainian’s last victory against the World No. 1 came in 2020; however, she troubled the Belarusian in their last meeting on clay.

Sabalenka leads the head to head against Svitolina by 4-1. Their solitary Grand Slam battle was at Roland Garros in 2023 – Sabalenka won 6-4 6-4. Provided she can produce a similar level of tennis and neutralise her 30-year-old opponent’s fierce backhand, the reigning US Open champion is likely to make it to the final.

WHEN: 1 May, 2025

COURT: Manolo Santana Stadium

TIME: Not Before 21:30

Who is going to make it to the coveted final? Will we get a 1 vs 2 rematch from last year? Lock in your predictions.

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Elina Svitolina

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Sankalp Harikrishnan

A passionate sports fan through and through, I am currently pursuing my MA in Global Sports Journalism. I specialise in tennis and football writing at The Playoffs News, and I have prior experience working at EssentiallySports and Sportskeeda. Born and raised in Bengaluru, India, sport was my safe space right from my childhood. After trying my hand at multiple sports and representing my educational institutions in cricket, badminton and table tennis, I found sports media to be my calling.