Day 4 of the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open features top WTA seeds stepping onto the clay courts of La Caja Mágica. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka begins her title defense against Anna Blinkova, while former finalist Ons Jabeur faces Moyuka Uchijima. With high stakes and top players in action, the tournament is set for an exciting day. Who do you back to advance at WTA Madrid?
WTA Madrid Day 4 Predictions
Moyuka Uchijima vs Ons Jabeur
Head-to-Head: Jabeur 1-0 Uchijima
In their second career meeting, Ons Jabeur faces Moyuka Uchijima at the Madrid Open. Jabeur, a former world No. 2, is renowned for her prowess on clay courts, having reached the 2022 Madrid final and the 2024 quarterfinals. Uchijima has shown resilience this season, notably saving match points to defeat Lois Boisson in Rouen. However, Jabeur’s experience and comfort on clay give her a significant advantage in this matchup.
Prediction: Jabeur in 2
Sofia Kenin vs Lulu Sun
Head-to-Head: Kenin 1-0 Sun
Sofia Kenin and Lulu Sun will meet for the second time this season at the 2025 Madrid Open. Kenin, who defeated Sun in three sets at the Hobart International in January, has shown strong form on clay, reaching the final in Charleston earlier this month—her first clay final in nearly five years. Sun, currently ranked No. 45, recently earned her first WTA main-draw clay victory by rallying past Varvara Gracheva in Madrid. While Sun is gaining confidence on clay, Kenin’s experience and recent performances make her the favorite to advance.
Prediction: Kenin in 3
Yulia Putinsteva vs Rebeka Masarova
Head-to-Head: Masarova 1-0 Putinsteva
Rebeka Masarova enters the second round of the Madrid Open with momentum, having secured a hard-fought victory over Ajla Tomljanović in the first round. The Swiss qualifier has demonstrated resilience and adaptability on clay, winning three consecutive matches in Madrid, including two in the qualifiers. Yulia Putintseva, while a seasoned clay-court player, has had a mixed start to the 2025 season, with a 1–1 record on clay and an overall 10–9 win-loss tally. Given Masarova’s current form and confidence on clay, she could have the edge in this encounter.
Prediction: Masarova in 3
Aryna Sabalenka vs Anna Blinkova
Head-to-Head: Sabalenka 3-0 Blinkova
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka begins her Madrid Open title defense against Anna Blinkova, whom she has defeated in all three of their previous encounters. Sabalenka enters the tournament after a runner-up finish in Stuttgart, continuing a strong season that includes titles in Brisbane and Miami. Blinkova advanced to the second round with a straight-sets win over Panna Udvardy but faces a formidable challenge against the top seed. Given Sabalenka’s superior form and head-to-head record, she is favored to advance.
Prediction: Sabalenka in 2
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