Relentless Swiatek wins all-Polish battle to launch Wuhan campaign
Iga Swiatek secured her 40th win of the season, staying on course for a potential quarter-final clash with top seed and three-time Wuhan champion Aryna Sabalenka.
In a dominating display, six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek claimed a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Magdalena Frech in the Wuhan Open on Wednesday. This marked Swiatek's 40th win of the season and set her on course for a potential quarter-final clash with top seed and three-time Wuhan winner Aryna Sabalenka. Speaking to reporters after her win, Swiatek, the seventh seed, emphasized the importance of consistency and solid play, acknowledging Frech's aggressive style.
Despite conceding a 0-2 deficit in the first set, Swiatek fought back, saving seven of eight break points before claiming a 10-game streak in the second set. The British world number 170, Sonay Kartal, upset ninth-seeded Belinda Bencic 6-0, 7-5 to secure her place in the round of 16, where she will face either Lanlana Tararudee or Ashlyn Krueger.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Relentless Swiatek wins all-Polish battle to launch Wuhan campaign freemalaysiatoday.com
- Swiatek defeats Frech 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final 16 at the WTA’s Wuhan Open winnipegfreepress.com
- Relentless Swiatek wins all-Polish battle to launch Wuhan campaign nst.com.my
- Swiatek defeats Frech 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final 16 at the WTA's Wuhan Open sports.yahoo.com
