Defending Madrid Open champion Iga Swiatek survived a debut scare to beat rising teenage star Alexandra Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Thursday and reach the third round in the Spanish capital. In other matches,

Iga Swiatek was able to raise her level and ultimately forced her way past her teenage opponent Alex Eala in a 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Madrid Open on Thursday.

Iga Swiatek avoided another shock defeat against Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala by fighting back to win their Madrid Open second-round match.