Bouzas and Landaluce suffer setbacks, knocked out of competition in Madrid
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Boom-Boom-Bouzas Out! In an epic three-hour battle, Spanish up-and-comer, Jessica Bouzas, 22, went down to Polish player Magdalena Frech in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open. Despite winning the first set 5-7, she faded in the third, losing 7-6(2), 6-4. This marks the second straight year Bouzas exits in the second round after a 2024 loss against Jelena Ostapenko. The Galician player, who committed eight double faults, showed tenacity early on but seemed to tire against a resilient Frech. As a consequence, Paula Badosa now stands alone as Spain's sole representative in the competition, set to clash with Veronika Kudermetova on Friday.
Swiatek Gets the Victory over Eala
Meanwhile, reigning Madrid Open champion, Iga Swiatek, overcame a stubborn challenge from young Filipino phenom Alexandra Eala to progress to the third round with a gutsy comeback, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. This win served as sweet revenge for Swiatek, who suffered a defeat at the hands of Eala in a WTA 1000 event in Miami earlier this season. Look for the world number two to carry this momentum forward as the tournament continues.
In the men's draw, 19-year-old Spaniard Martín Landaluce fought valiantly against experienced British player Cameron Norrie but ultimately fell 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-4 in just over two hours on the clay courts of the Caja Mágica. Despite coming close to his first ATP Tour win of the year in the Masters 1000 event, Landaluce could not hold on, allowing Norrie to stage a comeback and advance to the second round.
Did You Know? Despite not finding specific career statistics for Jessica Bouzas at the Mutua Madrid Open, her recent performance highlights her rising potential as a player. She currently ranks around No. 69 in the world and is making waves at major tournaments such as the Madrid Open. Key matches for Bouzas include her win over Mayar Sherif in the first round of the 2025 Madrid Open (6-3, 6-1) and her nail-biter loss to Magdalena Frech in the second round (5-7, 7-6(2), 6-4). Bouzas' ability to challenge seeded players like Frech underscores her formidable talent and competitiveness in WTA events. Keep your eyes peeled for this exciting young player!
- Galician player Jessica Bouzas, despite showing tenacity against Magdalena Frech, struggled with fatigue and lost the second round, following her 2024 loss to Jelena Ostapenko.
- Ukrainian player Kudermetova will face Paula Badosa on Friday, as the only Spanish representative left in the competition, after Bouzas' exit.
- Swiatek, the reigning Madrid Open champion, overcame her previous loss to Alexandra Eala in the Miami WTA 1000 event, securing a come-from-behind victory against the young Filipino player.
- In the men's draw, British player Cameron Norrie defeated 19-year-old Spanish opponent Martín Landaluce, coming back from a deficit to secure his place in the second round of the tournament.
