Mirra Andreeva takes on Hailey Baptiste in the semifinals of the Madrid Open. The American goes into this contest on the back of a stunning upset against Aryna Sabalenka. Andreeva has also looked solid in Madrid as she looks to win her second clay-court title of the season.
Mirra Andreeva vs Hailey Baptiste Match Details
Date: April 30, 2026
Tournament:Â Madrid Open 2026
Round: Semifinals
Venue: La Caja Mágica, Madrid, Spain
Surface:Â Outdoor Clay
Category: WTA 1000
Live Telecast:Â Tennis Channel, Sky Sports, TSN
Mirra Andreeva vs Hailey Baptiste Head-to-Head Record
Andreeva holds the head-to-head advantage over Baptiste, having beaten the American at Wimbledon last year. The Russian won 6-1, 6-3 to secure her spot in the Round of 16.
This will be the first meeting between these two players on clay, and Baptiste will hope to ride the momentum from her remarkable triumph over Sabalenka. Not many players have been able to take the fight to the world No. 1 like Baptiste did in the quarterfinals, and the 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) showcased her grit as she saved six match points en route to the win.
Baptiste has also seen off the challenges of Jasmine Paolini and Belinda Bencic in Madrid, and will now have her sights set on making a first-ever singles final on the WTA Tour.
Andreeva has also been tested in Madrid, needing three sets to overcome Anna Bondár in the fourth round. She then claimed a hard-fought win over Leylah Fernandez, showcasing her resilience by saving 12 break points.
Andreeva vs Baptiste Prediction and Pick
Andreeva is the higher seed and has plenty of big-match experience, even at the age of 19. That could well give her the edge going into this semifinal.
The Russian has had some moments of frustration in Madrid, but has also managed to battle her way through. She also already has a clay-court title this year, following her triumph in Linz.
Baptiste has won over many tennis fans in Madrid with her dogged, aggressive approach. She plays with a lot of patience and also serves at a top level, with a second-serve win percentage of 51% in 2026.
The key for Baptiste will be to disrupt Andreeva’s rhythm by using the variety of shots she has in her locker. The world No. 8 has had moments in Madrid when she has lost focus and let advantageous positions slip away.
Despite her slip-ups, Andreeva continues to find a way to win. And as the highest seed still left in contention in Madrid, she will be determined to make the most of this opportunity. Baptiste is playing with a lot of confidence at the moment, but we are backing Andreeva to end her run in what should be a close match.
Pick – Andreeva in three sets.
