Iga Swiatek has been in the headlines lately for her career reflections and performances at the 2025 Madrid Open. Following a difficult match against Diana Shnaider, Swiatek advanced to the Madrid Open quarterfinals following a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory. She surpassed Serena Williams' previous record with this victory, which marked her 27th direct victory in WTA 1000 tournament openers. She beat Alexandra Eala in a tough second-round match earlier in the tournament, winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. The tournament schedule was interrupted by a power outage, however, Swiatek was disrupted and utilized the unexpected break to rest and recover.

Swiatek has been frank about the challenges that she faced in the previous year, including a one-month suspension caused by an unintentional positive trimetazidine test. Despite addressing this as the "worst time" of her life, she highlighted her capacity to bounce back from challenges and prioritize her health.

Swiatek was verbally abused by an audience during a practice session at the Miami Open in March. The incident led to increased security measures to ensure her safety during the competition. Despite these challenges, Swiatek has shown remarkable play on the court. She won her third Italian Open title and her fourth French Open title in 2024 without dropping a set. She won the title of the 2024 ITF World Champion in part because of these victories.

Swiatek has been active off the court as well. She recently shared a preview of her upcoming campaign with Lancôme, revealing her growing popularity besides tennis. Swiatek will continue her chase for another championship when she faces Madison Keys in the Madrid Open quarterfinals.