Reigning Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek crashed out in a straight-sets semifinal defeat against Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American triumphing 6-1, 6-1.

Reigning champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-1, 6-1 semi-final defeat by Coco Gauff on Thursday, with the American to face world number one Aryna Sabalenka for the Madrid Open title.- Three straight wins against Swiatek - Gauff beat Swiatek at the 2025 United Cup and in the WTA Finals last year,