Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA Madrid match.
Olga Danilovic arrives in Madrid in excellent form, having recently secured a clay-court title in Antalya. For Victoria Azarenka, appearances at major tournaments now serve more to maintain her profile and draw on her experience, as her physical condition no longer supports consistent high-level performances. Facing a dynamic and aggressive opponent will pose a significant challenge.
Victoria Azarenka
Azarenka has lost six of her last ten matches at WTA 1000 events in 2025. Moreover, she has failed to progress beyond the second round in her past six appearances at Masters tournaments. Her current fitness struggles are apparent, with only two of her last ten matches going to a deciding set. In Madrid, she has not delivered a deep run in over a decade – her most notable achievements came in 2011 and 2012, when she reached the final. Since then, her best result has been a round of 16 appearance.
Olga Danilovic
Danilovic has shown impressive consistency on clay in recent weeks, winning nine of her last ten matches. Only three of those victories required a third set; in the others, she closed out the match in straight sets. Her solid baseline game and dependable serve make her a strong contender on this surface. In 2024, Danilovic reached the main draw in Madrid for the first time and advanced to the second round.
Victoria Azarenka vs Olga Danilovic Prediction
At 35, Victoria Azarenka faces one of the toughest possible opponents in Olga Danilovic — an energetic, attacking player who thrives on slow courts. Given her current form, Danilovic is the clear favourite, while Azarenka has struggled to handle younger, faster opponents. Danilovic is expected to overcome Azarenka and continue her progress in the tournament.
