We detail who the 32 seeds will be for each individual draw of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open and the potential matchups that could occur between them.
Iga Swiatek
Mirra Andreeva has established herself as Iga Swiatek's nemesis after eliminating her in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 in Stuttgart 2026. The Russian player staged a comeback against the Polish opponent, eventually prevailing with a 3-6 6-4 6-4 scoreline after 2 hours and 36 minutes of play. This marks Andreeva's third consecutive victory over Iga, who struggles to regain her best form despite switching coaches from Wim Fissette to Francis Roig.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Andreeva se consagra como la bestia negra de Swiatek en Stuttgart
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The Pole returned to the circuit in Stuttgart with a victory and provided details about her changes in the preseason: her service mechanics, for example, are new.
Iga Swiatek suffered another disappointment at the WTA 500 Stuttgart 2026 by succumbing to Mirra Andreeva. However, she is aware that she is beginning a process of change in her tennis and wanted to remain optimistic during the press conference. "This was not the result I wanted. I feel that I have been playing well from the baseline, I see progress compared to previous tournaments, but I lacked confidence in my serve. Additionally, I had ups and downs in my overall level. In any case, I felt again that I had control of the situation at times and that everything I did on the court made sense. Today it wasn't enough, but I must work to maintain that throughout a whole match," she explained.
Iga Świątek spoke at a press conference after losing to Mirra Andreeva. Here's what the Polish player had to say 💬
— Z kortu - tennis news (@z_kortu) April 17, 2026
Overall summary:
🗣️ "Certainly, this was not the result I wanted to achieve. I think my play from the baseline was okay, and I see progress compared to... pic.twitter.com/mso76H39lf
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek, tras su derrota en Sttutgart: "Siento que he progresado, pero..."
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We have been excitedly watching the work of Iga Swiatek in Manacor for several weeks, surrounded by Francis Roig and Rafa Nadal. But what role will the 22-time Grand Slam champion play in this equation? Will he be at any tournament accompanying the Polish player? Toni Nadal shared his point of view in this conversation with Mundo Deportivo.
"No, because he has his life set on other things. It's very difficult; a coach has to dedicate himself one hundred percent, with all the travel involved... and my nephew has quite a few personal responsibilities. Swiatek asked Rafael if she could come to the academy, get some advice, and a coach. Rafael suggested Francis Roig. And for him, being someone so connected to tennis for so long, he likes to get involved, even if it's minimally," explains the uncle.
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Iga Swiatek was one of the big names of yesterday's session. The Polish player achieved her first victory in her time with Francis Roig after a period of training in Mallorca, which she spoke about in great detail... highlighting the motivation she felt from sharing the court with her idol, Rafael Nadal Parera.
"It was a privilege and something very inspiring. I am always motivated before playing on clay, but seeing him on the court gave me an incredible boost of motivation. Honestly, I don't think I have ever spent as much time training as I did this time in Mallorca (smiles). It was a week full of hard work, but I was very happy about it," said the Polish player, and we will see if she adds Rafa to her team someday.
Back on clay and off to a winning start — @iga_swiatek looking back at her time training with Rafael Nadal in Mallorca. #PTGP26 pic.twitter.com/TQQXJ56eCW
— Porsche Tennis (@PorscheTennis) April 15, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek se emociona al hablar de Nadal: "Jamás pasé tanto tiempo entrenando como ahora"
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First tournament for Iga Swiatek alongside Francis Roig and first victory for the Polish player. A solid start at the WTA 500 in Stuttgart defeating Laura Siegemund (6-2, 6-3) to advance to the quarterfinals and gain the first bit of confidence. All eyes are on her this week after a very shaky start to the season and with the change of coach that has stirred up so much interest. She will have to wait a day to find out her next opponent.
Day's Results
- (Q) Z Sonmez d. [5] J Paolini: 62 62
- (Q) A Parks d. (WC) N Noha Akugue: 64 62
- [6] M Andreeva d. J Ostapenko: 57 62 64
- [4] E Svitolina d. E Lys: 61 60
- L Noskova d. S Zhang: 57 61 64
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, WTA Stuttgart 2026. Swiatek ya gana junto a Francis Roig
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Paulina Wojtowicz, former coach of Iga Swiatek, has confessed what the Polish tennis player was like behind the scenes, expressing gratitude for the years spent together in an interview with 'Sport.PI'. "I think Iga gave me more than I gave her. When there was no one else around, and those big agencies refused to work with her, I was there to help her with those challenges and tough moments. Working with Iga is a project I will be proud of for the rest of my life. She was always very humble. She wasn't fully aware of the significant brand she was. She is a demanding boss, but she has people she trusts."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La ex entrenadora de Swiatek desvela cómo es realmente detrás de las cámaras
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We detail who the 32 seeds will be for each individual draw of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open and the potential matchups that could occur between them.
Iga Swiatek suffered another disappointment at the WTA 500 Stuttgart 2026 by succumbing to Mirra Andreeva. However, she is aware that she is beginning a process of change in her tennis and wanted to remain optimistic during the press conference. "This was not the result I wanted. I feel that I have been playing well from the baseline, I see progress compared to previous tournaments, but I lacked confidence in my serve. Additionally, I had ups and downs in my overall level. In any case, I felt again that I had control of the situation at times and that everything I did on the court made sense. Today it wasn't enough, but I must work to maintain that throughout a whole match," she explained.
Iga Świątek spoke at a press conference after losing to Mirra Andreeva. Here's what the Polish player had to say 💬
— Z kortu - tennis news (@z_kortu) April 17, 2026
Overall summary:
🗣️ "Certainly, this was not the result I wanted to achieve. I think my play from the baseline was okay, and I see progress compared to... pic.twitter.com/mso76H39lf
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek, tras su derrota en Sttutgart: "Siento que he progresado, pero..."
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Mirra Andreeva has established herself as Iga Swiatek's nemesis after eliminating her in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 in Stuttgart 2026. The Russian player staged a comeback against the Polish opponent, eventually prevailing with a 3-6 6-4 6-4 scoreline after 2 hours and 36 minutes of play. This marks Andreeva's third consecutive victory over Iga, who struggles to regain her best form despite switching coaches from Wim Fissette to Francis Roig.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Andreeva se consagra como la bestia negra de Swiatek en Stuttgart
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We have been excitedly watching the work of Iga Swiatek in Manacor for several weeks, surrounded by Francis Roig and Rafa Nadal. But what role will the 22-time Grand Slam champion play in this equation? Will he be at any tournament accompanying the Polish player? Toni Nadal shared his point of view in this conversation with Mundo Deportivo.
"No, because he has his life set on other things. It's very difficult; a coach has to dedicate himself one hundred percent, with all the travel involved... and my nephew has quite a few personal responsibilities. Swiatek asked Rafael if she could come to the academy, get some advice, and a coach. Rafael suggested Francis Roig. And for him, being someone so connected to tennis for so long, he likes to get involved, even if it's minimally," explains the uncle.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Toni Nadal confiesa si ve a Rafa entrenando algún día en el circuito
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The Pole returned to the circuit in Stuttgart with a victory and provided details about her changes in the preseason: her service mechanics, for example, are new.
Iga Swiatek was one of the big names of yesterday's session. The Polish player achieved her first victory in her time with Francis Roig after a period of training in Mallorca, which she spoke about in great detail... highlighting the motivation she felt from sharing the court with her idol, Rafael Nadal Parera.
"It was a privilege and something very inspiring. I am always motivated before playing on clay, but seeing him on the court gave me an incredible boost of motivation. Honestly, I don't think I have ever spent as much time training as I did this time in Mallorca (smiles). It was a week full of hard work, but I was very happy about it," said the Polish player, and we will see if she adds Rafa to her team someday.
Back on clay and off to a winning start — @iga_swiatek looking back at her time training with Rafael Nadal in Mallorca. #PTGP26 pic.twitter.com/TQQXJ56eCW
— Porsche Tennis (@PorscheTennis) April 15, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek se emociona al hablar de Nadal: "Jamás pasé tanto tiempo entrenando como ahora"
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First tournament for Iga Swiatek alongside Francis Roig and first victory for the Polish player. A solid start at the WTA 500 in Stuttgart defeating Laura Siegemund (6-2, 6-3) to advance to the quarterfinals and gain the first bit of confidence. All eyes are on her this week after a very shaky start to the season and with the change of coach that has stirred up so much interest. She will have to wait a day to find out her next opponent.
Day's Results
- (Q) Z Sonmez d. [5] J Paolini: 62 62
- (Q) A Parks d. (WC) N Noha Akugue: 64 62
- [6] M Andreeva d. J Ostapenko: 57 62 64
- [4] E Svitolina d. E Lys: 61 60
- L Noskova d. S Zhang: 57 61 64
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, WTA Stuttgart 2026. Swiatek ya gana junto a Francis Roig
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Paulina Wojtowicz, former coach of Iga Swiatek, has confessed what the Polish tennis player was like behind the scenes, expressing gratitude for the years spent together in an interview with 'Sport.PI'. "I think Iga gave me more than I gave her. When there was no one else around, and those big agencies refused to work with her, I was there to help her with those challenges and tough moments. Working with Iga is a project I will be proud of for the rest of my life. She was always very humble. She wasn't fully aware of the significant brand she was. She is a demanding boss, but she has people she trusts."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La ex entrenadora de Swiatek desvela cómo es realmente detrás de las cámaras
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Iga Świątek explained the reasons behind the technical adjustment she is introducing in her serve mid-season. "I didn't feel quite comfortable with the last movement I had," confessed the Pole, who decided to change the gesture while the season was already in progress. "I'm trying to bring my elbow slightly more flexed backward, something that I think can give me more speed and more dynamism later on," detailed the current world number 4. However, she asked for patience: "If you've been serving in a certain way for months and then you spend two weeks with another, you need time to automate it. I still need to think a little about the gesture, but it's normal."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek explica su cambio en el saque: “No me sentía cómoda con el movimiento”
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Iga Swiatek has revealed upon arriving in WTA Stuttgart how her visit to the Rafa Nadal Academy was in preparation for the clay court season, where she received help from Rafael Nadal and Francis Roig (her new coach and former coach of the Spanish player). "I wanted to change something in my preparation before the clay court season, as the last one didn't go as planned. I asked if it would be possible for Nadal to come and perhaps be an inspiration, and also to hear his feedback. It was a real privilege. I also wanted to meet with Francis. I'm glad they were there at the same time because I believe that adds even more value to the process. He will be in charge of the whole process," she revealed in a press conference.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek explica cómo fue entrenar junto a Rafael Nadal y Francis Roig
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