MADRID — The clay courts of the Mutua Madrid Open are heating up, and on April 24, a second-round showdown between Alexandra Eala and Iga Swiatek is set to draw eyes from across the tennis world. It’s a rematch of their Miami Open quarterfinal last month, where the 19-year-old Filipino sensation stunned the world No. 2 in straight sets. Now, with Swiatek hungry for redemption on her favorite surface, this match is shaping up to be a gritty test of youth versus experience.
Fans can catch the action live on TennisChannel.com, with streaming starting at 8:10 a.m. ET. In the United States, the Tennis Channel will broadcast the match, while Sky Sports has the rights in the United Kingdom. For viewers in India, the Tennis Channel is also the go-to. In the Philippines, where Eala’s every swing is a national event, the match airs free on Premier Sports 2 at 8:10 p.m. local time. The WTA’s official site lists additional streaming options for other regions, depending on local broadcasters.
Eala, ranked No. 72, earned her spot in this round with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 win over Bulgaria’s Viktoriya Tomova on April 22. The victory, clocked at just over an hour, marked Eala’s second career win at Madrid, a WTA 1000 event. She’s the only player from the Philippines to notch a victory at this prestigious tournament. Swiatek, the defending champion and a four-time Roland Garros winner, got a first-round bye and comes off a quarterfinal loss to Jelena Ostapenko in Stuttgart last weekend.
The Miami upset, where Eala dispatched Swiatek 6-2, 7-5, looms large. It was the biggest win of Eala’s young career, propelling her into the Top 100 and cementing her as a rising star. Swiatek, meanwhile, hasn’t lifted a singles title in 2025, a drought by her lofty standards. Her 22-7 record this season includes three semifinal losses, and the pressure is mounting as she defends her Madrid crown.
Betting odds reflect Swiatek’s edge on clay. BetMGM lists her as a -650 moneyline favorite, with Eala at +425 as the underdog. For set betting, Swiatek to win 2-0 is priced at -200, while a 2-1 victory for the Pole sits at +300. Eala’s odds to pull off another straight-set shocker are a long shot at +900. The game handicap is set at Swiatek -5.5, with odds of -110 for her to cover. These numbers, accurate as of April 23, signal bookmakers’ confidence in Swiatek’s clay-court prowess, though Eala’s Miami heroics keep the door cracked open for an upset.
The match will unfold on the Manolo Santana Stadium court at Manzanares Park, where Madrid’s high altitude adds a touch of unpredictability. The faster conditions could amplify Eala’s aggressive baseline game, but Swiatek’s topspin-heavy style and clay-court mastery make her the favorite. Their head-to-head stands at 1-0 for Eala, but clay is a different beast, and Swiatek’s 13-2 career record in Madrid speaks for itself.
Eala, a wildcard entry, has been vocal about moving past her Miami triumph. After her win over Tomova, she told reporters she’s focused on the present, not dwelling on past glories. Swiatek, on the other hand, is laser-focused on reclaiming her dominance. The WTA’s official preview notes her motivation is “sky-high” as she chases her first title of the year.
For fans, it’s a chance to see if Eala can keep rewriting history or if Swiatek will restore order. The match is scheduled for April 24, not earlier than 8:10 p.m. Philippine time.