PREVIEW | WTA Madrid Open 2025 - Day 2: Raducanu and Azarenka debut in the Caja Mágica
WTAWednesday, 23 April 2025 at 09:30
The WTA Madrid Open 2025 is underway and after a day of action in which former No. 1 Naomi Osaka fell in her debut another former No. 1 is set to take to the court on Wednesday: Victoria Azarenka returns after an injury lay-off. Britain's Emma Raducanu will also be looking to advance to the next round on the second day of the tournament.
The first day of the WTA Madrid Open 2025 featured many interesting ties. Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka lost to Lucia Bronzetti in three sets;
On the other hand, Katie Boulter, the top British racket defeated Siniakova and secured her place in the second round. The Filipina Alexandra Eala got a convincing victory over Tomova and will face Iga Swiatek in the next round.
Matches to follow
Emma Raducanu vs Suzan Lamens
The 2021 US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, has had a career marked by ups and downs and injuries, after that phenomenal conquest at Flushing Meadows. In 2025 she has shown flashes of her best level.
In Miami she had her best performance so far this season, reaching the quarterfinals. Raducanu will have to face Suzan Lamens from the Netherlands, who comes from the qualifying round. It will be the first time the two players meet. The winner will play Marta Kostyuk in the second round.
Match Info:
Suzan Lamens - Emma Raducanu
Start time (local): Wed, 23 Apr, 2:10 PM
Start time (your time): Wed, 23 Apr, 8:10 PM
Court: Arantxa Sanchez Stadium
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
Round: Round of 128
Head-to-Head
| Lamens | Raducanu | |
|---|---|---|
| H2H Record | ||
| Total Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Win Streak | 0 | 0 |
| Ranking | ||
| Official Ranking | 73 | 49 |
| Race Ranking | 43 | 44 |
| Live Ranking | ||
| Live Ranking | 70 (+3) | 47 (+2) |
| Live Race Ranking | 44 (-1) | 45 (-1) |
| Bios | ||
| Age | 25 (5 Jul 1999) | 22 (13 Nov 2002) |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Residence | - | Bromley, London, England |
| Plays | Right (two-handed backhand) | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | - | Nick Cavaday |
| YTD W/L | 14-10 (58%) | 6-7 (46%) |
| YTD Titles | - | - |
| Career Titles | 1 | 1 |
| Prize Money | $708,900 | US$ 4,905,443 |
| Past Meetings | ||
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First meeting |
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Sonay Kartal - Jacqueline Cristian
British youngster Sonay Kartal has been gaining recognition for her aggressive play this season. She is coming off a strong performance to earn the UK a place in the next round of the Billie Jean King Cup. Romanian Jacqueline Cristian reached the round of 16 in Rouen but confidence is on Kartal's side;
They played each other twice, sharing one win per side. Kartal was the last to win, when they met last year in Monastir.
Match Info:
Jaqueline Adina Cristian - Sonay Kartal
Start time (local): Wed, 23 Apr, 3:40 PM
Start time (your time): Wed, 23 Apr, 9:40 PM
Court: Court 5
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
Round: Round of 128
Head-to-Head
| Cristian | Kartal | |
|---|---|---|
| H2H Record | ||
| Total Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Win Streak | 0 | 1 |
| Ranking | ||
| Official Ranking | 65 | 60 |
| Race Ranking | 63 | 88 |
| Live Ranking | ||
| Live Ranking | 74 (-9) | 57 (+3) |
| Live Race Ranking | 65 (-2) | 86 (+2) |
| Bios | ||
| Age | 26 (5 Jun 1998) | 23 (28 Oct 2001) |
| Birthplace | Bucharest, Romania | London, England |
| Residence | - | Brighton, England |
| Height | 5'10" (180cm) | - |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) | Right (two-handed backhand) |
| Turned Pro | 2013 | - |
| Coach | Javier Martí | Julie Hobbs,, Ben & Martin Reeves |
| YTD W/L | 11-8 (58%) | 9-7 (56%) |
| YTD Titles | 1 | - |
| Career Titles | 14 ITF | 1 |
| Prize Money | $2,081,328 | $765,556 |
| Past Meetings | ||
|
S Kartal d J Cristian WTA Monastir - Round of 324-6 | 6-3 | 7-5 10 Sep 2024 |
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J Cristian d S Kartal ITF France 20A - Round of 326-2 | 2-6 | 6-3 13 Sep 2022 |
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Olga Danilovic - Victoria Azarenka
Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka is preparing her return to competition after being out since the Miami Open, recovering from injury. She has shown a good level when she has been able to have continuity and meeting a two-time Grand Slam champion in the first round should not be fun.
For Danilovic, the Madrid Open 2025 comes at her best moment, after reaching the final of the Rouen Tournament, where she lost to Svitolina in the title match. It will be the first time she will face the Belarusian. Ekaterina Alexandrova awaits her in the next round.
Match Info:
Victoria Azarenka - Olga Danilovic
Start time (local): Wed, 23 Apr, 5:00 PM
Start time (your time): Wed, 23 Apr, 11:00 PM
Court: Manolo Santana Stadium
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
Round: Round of 128
Head-to-Head
| Azarenka | Danilovic | |
|---|---|---|
| H2H Record | ||
| Total Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Win Streak | 0 | 0 |
| Ranking | ||
| Official Ranking | 48 | 34 |
| Race Ranking | 89 | 40 |
| Live Ranking | ||
| Live Ranking | 53 (-5) | 33 (+1) |
| Live Race Ranking | 87 (+2) | 42 (-2) |
| Bios | ||
| Age | 35 (31 Jul 1989) | 24 (23 Jan 2001) |
| Birthplace | Minsk, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union | Belgrade, FR Yugoslavia |
| Residence | Boca Raton, Florida, United States | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Height | 6'0" (183cm) | 5'11" (182cm) |
| Weight | 148lbs (67kg) | 170lbs (77kg) |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Turned Pro | 2003 | 2016 |
| Coach | None | Alejandro García Cenzano |
| YTD W/L | 4-5 (44%) | 12-6 (67%) |
| YTD Titles | - | 1 |
| Career Titles | 21 | 2 |
| Prize Money | US $38,283,562 - 5th in all-time rankings | US$2,090,777 |
| Past Meetings | ||
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First meeting |
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