World No. 1 Iga Swiatek knocked out of US Open by Jessica Pegula
6 months, 3 weeks ago

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek knocked out of US Open by Jessica Pegula

Hindustan Times  

World number one Iga Swiatek was sent crashing out of the US Open on Wednesday by Jessica Pegula who moved into her first Grand Slam semi-final. Poland's Iga Swiatek Sixth-ranked Pegula triumphed 6-2, 6-4 and will face Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic for a place in Saturday's final. Victory ended Pegula's run of losing all six Grand Slam quarter-finals in which she had played and extended her streak to 14 wins in 15 matches on US hard courts this summer. It was a dramatic slump for four-time French Open champion Swiatek who hadn't faced a single break point in her three preceding matches at the tournament.

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Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'
1 week, 4 days ago

Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'

Hindustan Times  

WTA world number two Iga Swiatek was involved in a controversial situation during her loss at the WTA 1000 event at Indian Wells in California, but has responded to the criticism she received with a statement of apology on her Instagram account. Iga Swiatek shows her frustration to the umpire during her three set defeat against Mirra Andreeva in their …

Indian Wells: Swiatek thrashes Muchova to reach quarterfinals, to face either Zheng or Kostyuk
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Indian Wells: Swiatek thrashes Muchova to reach quarterfinals, to face either Zheng or Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals on Tuesday. Second seed Swiatek closed it out in 57 minutes with an unreturnable serve to set up a meeting with either Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen of China who beat Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-2. “I’m happy I did that till the end.” Ukrainian …

Iga Świątek cruises into quarterfinals at Indian Wells: ‘It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Iga Świątek cruises into quarterfinals at Indian Wells: ‘It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it’

CNN  

CNN — World No. 2 Iga Świątek eased past Karolína Muchová, 6-1, 6-1, to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Tuesday. And I’m happy that I did that ‘til the end,” Świątek reflected in her post-match press conference. It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it.” The …

Swiatek advances to quarterfinals in Dubai while injured Paolini and Pegula eliminated
1 month, 1 week ago

Swiatek advances to quarterfinals in Dubai while injured Paolini and Pegula eliminated

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Second-seeded Iga Swiatek advanced on Wednesday to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open, while two of her main competitors, Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula, were eliminated. The Italian suffered a right ankle injury during the second set of the round of 16 of the WTA 1,000 tournament, which limited her movements on the court. The …

Why the Iga Swiatek vs. Jelena Ostapenko head to head is not like the other tennis pigeons
1 month, 1 week ago

Why the Iga Swiatek vs. Jelena Ostapenko head to head is not like the other tennis pigeons

New York Times  

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, one of the strangest head-to-heads in tennis got stranger still; Amanda Anisimova and Joao Fonseca achieved tennis milestones; Diego Schwartzman retired from the sport and Chile’s tennis federation challenged the ITF over the Zizou Bergs …

Three-time defending Doha champ Swiatek falls to Ostapenko in semifinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three-time defending Doha champ Swiatek falls to Ostapenko in semifinals

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Jelena Ostapenko ended Iga Swiatek’s three-year reign of the Qatar Open in the semifinals on Friday and will play Amanda Anisimova for the title. “I’m happy with the way I’m handling my emotions this week.” The former French Open champion will play for her ninth career WTA title, and first in a year. Yekaterina Alexandrova also beat …

Qatar Open 2025: Three-time defending champion Swiatek loses to Ostapenko in semifinals
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Open 2025: Three-time defending champion Swiatek loses to Ostapenko in semifinals

The Hindu  

Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-3, 6-1 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals on Friday, her fifth loss in as many meetings with the mercurial Latvian. #QatarTotalEnergiesOpenpic.twitter.com/zRUg7Ngovu — wta February 14, 2025 Ostapenko, the 2017 Roland Garros champion, became the first player to defeat Swiatek on five occasions. Ostapenko got her hands on three …

Qatar Open 2025: Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to semifinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Open 2025: Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to semifinals

The Hindu  

Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semifinals of the Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over last year’s runner-up Elena Rybakina. Ekaterina Alexandrova continued her impressive form against sixth seed Jessica Pegula, winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, having eliminated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the second round. #QatarTotalEnergiesOpenpic.twitter.com/HZtazCB7AX — wta February 13, 2025 “I’m super happy …

Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semifinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semifinals

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open semifinals by beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday. Swiatek will face Jelena Ostapenko, who beat Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2, for a spot in the final. “The second set I felt like she raised her level so I needed to do that too,” the second-ranked Swiatek said after …

'Dirty tactics. Can't stand her': Iga Swiatek lands into fresh controversy after ‘cheating’ accusations
2 months ago

'Dirty tactics. Can't stand her': Iga Swiatek lands into fresh controversy after ‘cheating’ accusations

Hindustan Times  

A day after being labelled "cheat" for hitting a return off Ema Navarro despite the ball bouncing twice in the Australia Open quarterfinal, Iga Swiatek once again found herself in the middle of criticism during her semi-final match against Madison Keys. Winner Madison Keys of the US and Poland's Iga Swiatek shake hands at the net following their women's singles …

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into semis
2 months ago

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into semis

China Daily  

Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a return against Emma Navarro of the US during their Australian Open quarterfinal match on Wednesday. Five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek edged closer to a first Melbourne crown with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2 victory. AFP Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semifinal against Madison Keys on Wednesday …

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into semis
2 months ago

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into semis

China Daily  

Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a return against Emma Navarro of the US during their Australian Open quarterfinal match on Wednesday. Five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek edged closer to a first Melbourne crown with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2 victory. AFP Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semifinal against Madison Keys on Wednesday …

Dominant Iga Swiatek cruises into Australian Open semi-finals
2 months, 1 week ago

Dominant Iga Swiatek cruises into Australian Open semi-finals

The Independent  

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Iga Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final with Keys
2 months, 1 week ago

Iga Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final with Keys

Hindustan Times  

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semi-final against Madison Keys on Wednesday to match her best performance in Melbourne. Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates victory over USA's Emma Navarro The Polish second seed was phenomenal on a gusty day at Rod Laver Arena, powering past the eighth-seeded American 6-1, 6-2. "I think I …

No call on a double-bounce helps Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open against Emma Navarro
2 months, 1 week ago

No call on a double-bounce helps Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open against Emma Navarro

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Not that Iga Swiatek needs the help during her dominant run through the Australian Open so far, but she did get the benefit of a no-call when she failed to reach a ball hit by her opponent Emma Navarro before it bounced twice Wednesday, renewing the debate over the use of video reviews in tennis. 2-seeded Swiatek’s …

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final
2 months, 1 week ago

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semi-final against Madison Keys on Wednesday to match her best performance in Melbourne. Keys, who made the last four for the third time, 10 years after her first, is on a career-best 10-match win streak after clinching the Adelaide title this month. "I think I …

Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek charges into semi-finals
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek charges into semi-finals

The Hindu  

A rampaging Iga Swiatek stormed into her second Australian Open semi-final with a 6-1 6-2 centre-court demolition of eighth seed Emma Navarro on Wednesday as the world number two underlined her title credentials once again at Melbourne Park. The quarter-final passed with a note of controversy, though, with Swiatek scooping up a drop shot that looked perilously close to a …

Iga Świątek books place in Australian Open semifinal as double-bounce call causes controversy
2 months, 1 week ago

Iga Świątek books place in Australian Open semifinal as double-bounce call causes controversy

CNN  

CNN — Iga Świątek booked her place in the semifinals of this year’s Australian Open after thrashing American star Emma Navarro on Tuesday, but the match wasn’t without its controversy. “Honestly, I didn’t see the replay after this point because, after the point, I didn’t look up to the screens because I wanted to stay focused and didn’t want this …

Australian Open: Swiatek sets up semi-final vs Keys after crushing Navarro
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Swiatek sets up semi-final vs Keys after crushing Navarro

India Today  

Polish tennis star and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance at the Rod Laver Arena on January 22, comfortably defeating American Emma Navarro 6-1, 6-2 in a one-sided quarter-final clash. Swiatek’s precision and power were on full display as Navarro struggled to counter the Polish star’s relentless returns. Australian Open, Day 11: Live Updates Although the second set …

Emma Raducanu crushed by ruthless Iga Swiatek as Australian Open dreams come crashing down
2 months, 1 week ago

Emma Raducanu crushed by ruthless Iga Swiatek as Australian Open dreams come crashing down

The Independent  

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Australian Open: Brutal Iga Swiatek routs Emma Raducanu to reach last-16
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Brutal Iga Swiatek routs Emma Raducanu to reach last-16

Hindustan Times  

A relentless Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a maiden Australian Open title as she powered into the second week with a statement victory over Emma Raducanu on Saturday. Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her third round match against Britain's Emma Raducanu REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon In battle of former US Open champions, Swiatek easily had the measure of Raducanu as she …

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek routs Raducanu to qualify for fourth round
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek routs Raducanu to qualify for fourth round

The Hindu  

A relentless Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a maiden Australian Open title as she powered into the second week with a statement victory over Emma Raducanu on Saturday. Five-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek hit 24 winners to Raducanu’s nine on Rod Laver Arena. Navarro dumps Jabeur Emma Navarro beat Australian Open of triple Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur on …

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek breezes past Emma Raducanu in straight sets, Navarro wins
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek breezes past Emma Raducanu in straight sets, Navarro wins

India Today  

Iga Swiatek continued her brilliant run of form in the Australian Open 2025 as she breezed past the challenge from the former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets on Saturday, January 18. Australian Open 2025: Full coverage There was some fight from the British star in the second game of the first set as she was able to …

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek continues streak, Emma Raducanu beats Anisimova
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek continues streak, Emma Raducanu beats Anisimova

India Today  

Iga Swiatek put on a dominant display to breeze past Rebecca Sramkova into Round 3 of the Australian Open and keep her unique streak going while Emma Raducanu secured a hard-fought win against Amanda Anisimova on Thursday, January 16. Australian Open 2025: Full coverage Swiatek was relatively untested in the first set, apart from the second game where she was …

Iga Swiatek moves into a 3rd-round match against Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Iga Swiatek moves into a 3rd-round match against Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE, Australia: Iga Swiatek rushed through the first set in 26 minutes and completed her 6-0, 6-2 second-round win over Rebecca Sramkova in an hour at the Australian Open. “Also, you know, just feel the court and how it is in RLA.” Second-seeded Swiatek next faces 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu, who recovered from an early break in the …

Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and “chaos” of her doping ban on Friday ahead of the Australian Open, calling it “the worst time in my life”. Swiatek pulled out of the WTA’s late-season Asian swing in September citing “personal matters”. “And the fact that I had no control over this whole situation and I had no chance to avoid …

Katie Boulter takes Iga Swiatek to the limit but Great Britain exit United Cup
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Boulter takes Iga Swiatek to the limit but Great Britain exit United Cup

The Independent  

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Swiatek feared greater public backlash after failed doping test
3 months ago

Swiatek feared greater public backlash after failed doping test

The Hindu  

Poland’s five-times major winner, Iga Swiatek, feared a far greater public backlash after she accepted a one-month suspension for failing a doping test, the world number two said ahead of the United Cup in Australia. The 23-year-old Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August for trimetazidine, but the ITIA, which runs tennis’s anti-doping programme, accepted that it was …

Tennis star Iga Swiatek issues thinly- veiled swipe at Nick Kyrgios after doping saga - 'obviously there are going to be some negative comments'
3 months ago

Tennis star Iga Swiatek issues thinly- veiled swipe at Nick Kyrgios after doping saga - 'obviously there are going to be some negative comments'

Daily Mail  

Tennis star Iga Swiatek has admitted she feared her reputation would be in tatters following a positive doping test result earlier this year - before raising eyebrows when she declared 'obviously there are going to be some negative comments' in a likely swipe at Aussie Nick Kyrgios. It comes after Kyrgios was vocal in his criticism after the four-week ban …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Iga Świątek wins at WTA Finals in first match under new coach Wim Fissette
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Świątek wins at WTA Finals in first match under new coach Wim Fissette

ABC  

Second-seeded Iga Świątek has rallied to beat Barbora Krejčíková 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in her first match in two months at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. Świątek, who arrived at the WTA Finals with new coach Wim Fissette, had not played a match since losing to Pegula in straight sets in the US Open quarterfinals in September. "Even though I …

Iga Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals

India Today  

Iga Swiatek staged an incredible comeback to defeat Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals 2024. Despite being rusty in the first set, Swiatek fought her way back and eventually won the match 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. The match was a testament to Swiatek's resilience and determination, and it will be a major talking point in the coming days.

Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start
Trending News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start

Associated Press  

Coco Gauff secured a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff converted five of her eight break-point opportunities and will face Iga Swiatek in the next match. Pegula will next clash with Barbora Krejcikova in the second round.

American star Jessica Pegula has battled billionaire myths and brutal opponents to reach the US Open final... but Aryna Sabalenka will be her toughest test yet - in the biggest match of her life
6 months, 3 weeks ago

American star Jessica Pegula has battled billionaire myths and brutal opponents to reach the US Open final... but Aryna Sabalenka will be her toughest test yet - in the biggest match of her life

Daily Mail  

Jessica Pegula has spent this fortnight breaking new ground and busting myths. The daughter of billionaire Terry Pegula, owner of NFL franchise the Buffalo Bills and ice hockey team the Sabres, Jessica has also addressed some ‘crazy’ misconceptions about her lifestyle. ‘It’s a little annoying, but honestly I just think it’s kind of funny.’ Jessica Pegula will head into the …

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula reaches first EVER Grand Slam final after overcoming early wobble vs Karolina Muchova to set up Aryna Sabalenka showdown
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula reaches first EVER Grand Slam final after overcoming early wobble vs Karolina Muchova to set up Aryna Sabalenka showdown

Daily Mail  

Jessica Pegula could do no right at the outset of her first Grand Slam semifinal. Pegula managed to shrug off that sluggish start and come back from a set and a break down to defeat Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 for a berth in the final at Flushing Meadows. Jessica Pegula reached her first ever Grand Slam final at the US …

Pegula rallies to reach first grand slam final at US Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pegula rallies to reach first grand slam final at US Open

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: Jessica Pegula shrugged off a sluggish start and came back from a set and a breakdown at the US Open to defeat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2, securing a place in her first Grand Slam final. Sabalenka, last year's runner-up to Coco Gauff at Flushing Meadows, returned to the championship match by holding off a late surge to …

Iga Swiatek can't control anger, smashes racket in net during US Open quarter-final against Jessica Pegula
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek can't control anger, smashes racket in net during US Open quarter-final against Jessica Pegula

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of her US Open quarter-final clash against Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula was 0-6 in Grand Slam quarters against the Polish tennis star. but the American tennis ace used her grit and experience to pull off a huge upset, defeating Swiatek in straight sets, 6-2 6-4 at the Flushing Meadows. Swiatek's service was woeful in the first set and her …

US Open day 10: Women’s world number One out as American domination continues
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open day 10: Women’s world number One out as American domination continues

The Independent  

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Jessica Pegula wins at U.S. Open, setting up title showdown with Aryna Sabalenka
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jessica Pegula wins at U.S. Open, setting up title showdown with Aryna Sabalenka

LA Times  

Jessica Pegula hits a return during her U.S. Open semifinal victory over Karolina Muchova on Thursday night. It will be a rematch of last month’s final at the hard-court Cincinnati Open, which Sabalenka won — the only blemish on Pegula’s post-Olympics record. “Hopefully I can get some revenge out here,” said Pegula, whose parents own the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and …

Jessica Pegula ousts world No. 1 Iga Świątek, breaking through to first major semifinal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jessica Pegula ousts world No. 1 Iga Świątek, breaking through to first major semifinal

CNN  

CNN — The top seed in the US Open women’s singles draw is out – and an all-American final is possible. With Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe advancing to the same stage in the men’s singles draw, this is the first grand slam with two American men’s and women’s singles semifinalists since the 2003 US Open. Pegula now has beaten …

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula beats Diana Shnaider to reach seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Jessica Pegula beats Diana Shnaider to reach seventh Grand Slam quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Jessica Pegula secured a spot in the quarterfinals at the US Open 2024 after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday, her seventh trip to that round at a Grand Slam tournament. “I’ll just try to draw from those experiences and kind of how I felt going into the next match, but it’s just so tough,” Pegula said. …

Iga Swiatek blows away Samsonova, will face Jessica Pegula in US Open quarters
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek blows away Samsonova, will face Jessica Pegula in US Open quarters

Hindustan Times  

Jessica Pegula is back in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday, her seventh trip to that round at a Grand Slam tournament. “I feel like there’s been more pressure this year, because I did so well coming into this tournament,” said the 30-year-old Pegula, the oldest woman left in the …

US Open 2024: Clinical Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova to cruise into quarterfinal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Clinical Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova to cruise into quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek swept past Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the quarterfinal at the US Open 2024 on Monday as the top seed continued her flawless run through the Flushing Meadows draw. Swiatek, the only former women’s champion still standing, has not dropped a set in New York and in her 100th Grand Slam match the …

US Open: Jessica Pegula’s 7th Grand Slam quarterfinal will be against No. 1 Iga Swiatek
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Jessica Pegula’s 7th Grand Slam quarterfinal will be against No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jessica Pegula is back in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open after a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider on Monday, her seventh trip to that round at a Grand Slam tournament. “I feel like there’s been more pressure this year, because I did so well coming into this tournament,” said the 30-year-old Pegula, the oldest woman …

US Open 2024: Swiatek reaches second round despite an error-filled match
7 months ago

US Open 2024: Swiatek reaches second round despite an error-filled match

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek overcame a slew of unforced errors to secure her spot in the second round of the US Open with a 6-4, 7-6 victory over Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova on Tuesday. Swiatek, who counts the 2022 US Open among her five Grand Slam titles, converted three of six break-point chances but also racked up 41 unforced errors en route to …

Iga Swiatek wins a bronze at the 2024 Olympics for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek wins a bronze at the 2024 Olympics for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek dabbed at her eyes with a white towel while sitting on her sideline chair at the 2024 Olympics after a lickety-split, clean-as-can-be win Friday that earned a bronze for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games. “After the match, I was pretty confused, because I still feel like I lost yesterday, and that was kind …

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics
7 months, 4 weeks ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek knew she was capable, or at least should be, of winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Zheng managed to make it happen, eliminating Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 and earning the right to play for gold on Saturday, then falling on her back and caking her red-and-yellow uniform with the rust-colored clay. “I’m so proud for …

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