United Cup: Clinical Swiatek leads Poland to victory against Norway; Germany beats China
1 week, 2 days ago

United Cup: Clinical Swiatek leads Poland to victory against Norway; Germany beats China

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek romped to an emphatic victory for Poland against Norway in her season-opening match at the United Cup on Monday. Five-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek was on the court for the first time since news broke in late November that she served a one-month ban for a doping violation. Germany and China go through Defending champion Germany, led by Alexander Zverev, defeated China 2-1 in the Perth evening session as both nations reached the quarterfinals. Second-ranked Zverev recovered from a bad start to beat Zhang Zhizhen 2-6, 6-0, 6-2 but unfancied Gao Xinyu stunned German Laura Siegemund 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to even the tie.

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United Cup: Rampant Czechs set up semifinal against US
6 days ago

United Cup: Rampant Czechs set up semifinal against US

The Hindu  

Karolina Muchova dismantled Jasmine Paolini in straight sets to help the Czech Republic beat Italy on Friday and set up a United Cup semifinal against the United States. Kazakhstan will play last year’s runners-up Poland, led by women’s world number two Iga Swiatek, in Saturday’s other semifinal in Sydney. Muchova, who suffered a career-threatening wrist injury and missed 10 months …

Kazakhstan into United Cup semifinals, Iga Swiatek and Poland qualify for the final eight
1 week, 1 day ago

Kazakhstan into United Cup semifinals, Iga Swiatek and Poland qualify for the final eight

The Hindu  

Kazakhstan advanced to the United Cup semifinals with an unassailable 2-0 lead over a German team playing without the injured World No. He was scheduled to face Alexander Shevchenko but withdrew at the last minute with Kazakhstan leading the tie 1-0 after Elena Rybakina beat Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-1. In Sydney, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurcacz won their deciding mixed …

Iga Świątek makes blistering start to United Cup as Poland defeats Norway
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1 week, 3 days ago

Iga Świątek makes blistering start to United Cup as Poland defeats Norway

ABC  

World number two Iga Świątek has shown no signs of concern following a one-month doping ban by dropping just a single game in her opening match at the United Cup in Sydney. Casper Ruud had levelled the tie for Norway with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Hubert Hurkacz in the men's singles but nothing could take the shine off Świątek …

Swiatek feared greater public backlash after failed doping test
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Italy beats Swiatek’s Poland 2-1 in a thriller to reach Billie Jean King Cup final
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Italy beats Swiatek’s Poland 2-1 in a thriller to reach Billie Jean King Cup final

The Hindu  

Italian Olympic gold medalists Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Katarzyna Kawa and Iga Swiatek to secure a hard-fought, thrilling 2-1 victory over Poland on Monday and send Italy into the Billie Jean King Cup final for the second consecutive year. Lucia Bronzetti put the Italians ahead with a 6-4, 7-6 singles win over Magda Linette but an imperious Swiatek …

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semifinal against Italy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semifinal against Italy

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland’s 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will meet Italy in the semifinal after Jasmine Paolini likewise won her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy back to a 2-1 win over Japan. Marie Bouzkova beat Magdalena Frech 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to …

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semi against Paolini’s Italy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semi against Paolini’s Italy

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland’s 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will meet Italy in the semifinals after Jasmine Paolini likewise won her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy back for a 2-1 win over Japan. Marie Bouzkova beat Magdalena Frech 6-1, …

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

Swiatek ousted from third round, China's Wang reaches last 16
6 months ago

Swiatek ousted from third round, China's Wang reaches last 16

China Daily  

Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva celebrates winning against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their women's singles tennis match on the sixth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 6, 2024. China's Wang Xinyu fought from one set down to overcome home player Harriet Dart 2-6, 7-5, 6-3, reaching the …

Swiatek survives Osaka classic, Alcaraz moves on at rain-lashed French Open
7 months, 1 week ago

Swiatek survives Osaka classic, Alcaraz moves on at rain-lashed French Open

China Daily  

Japan's Naomi Osaka and Poland's Iga Swiatek embrace after their second round match at the French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France May 29, 2024. PARIS - Defending champion Iga Swiatek escaped from match point down against Naomi Osaka to reach the French Open third round on Wednesday, while Carlos Alcaraz overcame a scare of his own as persistent rain …

Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win 'crazy' Madrid Open title
8 months ago

Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win 'crazy' Madrid Open title

China Daily  

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open in Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain May 4, 2024. MADRID - Top-ranked Iga Swiatek came through "the most intense and crazy final" she has ever contested to avenge her loss to Aryna Sabalenka in last year's Madrid final with a gruelling three-hour …

Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win 'crazy' Madrid Open title
8 months ago

Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win 'crazy' Madrid Open title

China Daily  

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka at Madrid Open in Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain May 4, 2024. MADRID - Top-ranked Iga Swiatek came through "the most intense and crazy final" she has ever contested to avenge her loss to Aryna Sabalenka in last year's Madrid final with a gruelling three-hour …

Swiatek saves 3 match points to beat Sabalenka in Madrid Open final
8 months ago

Swiatek saves 3 match points to beat Sabalenka in Madrid Open final

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek avenged her loss in last year's final to Aryna Sabalenka and won the Madrid Open after a third-set tiebreaker. Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka The top-ranked Swiatek beat No. Swiatek collapsed on the red clay after Sabalenka hit long to end a match that lasted 3 hours, …

Swiatek beats Rybakina to win Qatar Open
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek beats Rybakina to win Qatar Open

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek won the Qatar Open for the third year in a row on Saturday after beating Elena Rybakina 7-6, 6-2 in the final. Swiatek is the first player to win three straight titles at the same WTA event since Serena Williams completed a Miami Open hat-trick from 2013-15. Swiatek rallied once more to force a tie-break …

Iga Swiatek wins Polish Sportsperson of the Year award
1 year ago

Iga Swiatek wins Polish Sportsperson of the Year award

China Daily  

WARSAW -- Tennis world No 1 Iga Swiatek won the award of Poland's Sportsperson of the Year for 2023 on Saturday evening. Her father, Tomasz Swiatek, who appeared on the scene to collect the reward, emphasized that "Iga wouldn't be so successful without the hard work of her whole team." Swiatek was followed by speedway rider Bartosz Zmarzlik in the …

Germany win United Cup title after thrilling final tie against Poland
1 year ago

Germany win United Cup title after thrilling final tie against Poland

Hindustan Times  

Reigning Olympic champion Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a remarkable comeback to win his singles tie in an epic three-setter and then helped clinch the United Cup final for Germany in the deciding mixed doubles match on Sunday. Germany's Laura Siegemund and Alexander Zverev celebrate after defeating Poland's Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the …

United Cup 2024: Zverev draws Germany level with Poland in final
1 year ago

United Cup 2024: Zverev draws Germany level with Poland in final

The Hindu  

Germany’s Alexander Zverev saved two match points against Hubert Hurkacz to prevail 6-7, 7-6, 6-4 and level their United Cup mixed team tournament final against Poland at 1-1 on Sunday after Iga Swiatek outclassed Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-0. Hurkacz was pushed hard by Zverev in a physically demanding opening set of his contest but the big-hitting world number nine edged …

Swiatek beats Kerber to give Poland early lead in United Cup final
1 year ago

Swiatek beats Kerber to give Poland early lead in United Cup final

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek gave her Poland team an early lead in its United Cup final against Germany with a straight sets win against Angelique Kerber on Sunday. The four-time major winner beat Kerber 6-3, 6-0 in 70 minutes as the Polish team stretched its record to 12 wins, against one defeat at the mixed teams tournament. Kerber, who saved two …

United Cup Final 2024: Iga Swiatek Downs Angelique Kerber to Put Poland Ahead in
1 year ago

United Cup Final 2024: Iga Swiatek Downs Angelique Kerber to Put Poland Ahead in

News 18  

Poland took a 1-0 lead over Germany in the final of the $10 million United Cup mixed team tournament on Sunday as world number one Iga Swiatek beat Angelique Kerber 6-3 6-0. Swiatek came into the contest on the back of four successive singles wins this season and stepped up her preparation for the Australian Open starting next Sunday by …

United Cup: Alex De Minaur Sinks Alexander Zverev Yet Germany Make Final
1 year ago

United Cup: Alex De Minaur Sinks Alexander Zverev Yet Germany Make Final

News 18  

Australia’s Alex De Minaur backed up his upset of Novak Djokovic by defeating Alexander Zverev Saturday, but it was not enough to prevent Germany booking a United Cup final against Poland. De Minaur battled past the world number seven 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to send the tie to a deciding mixed doubles after Angelique Kerber dug deep to beat Ajla Tomljanovic …

United Cup: Dominant Iga Swiatek sends Poland into quarter-finals, Australia advance
1 year ago

United Cup: Dominant Iga Swiatek sends Poland into quarter-finals, Australia advance

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek left Spain reeling on Monday as Poland booked a 2-1 win to move into the quarter-finals of the United Cup whilst holders United States were beaten by hosts Australia. World number one Swiatek showed no mercy to Sara Sorribes Tormo in a 6-2, 6-1 singles victory before teaming up with Hubert Hurkacz to clinch the tie with a …

Poland advance to United Cup quarterfinals as Iga Świątek leads team to vital win over Spain
1 year ago

Poland advance to United Cup quarterfinals as Iga Świątek leads team to vital win over Spain

ABC  

World number one Iga Świątek has shown her class to guide Poland to the quarterfinals of the second annual United Cup mixed teams' tennis tournament. Swiatek hit the court under pressure on Monday, needing to win the women's singles rubber against Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo to keep the tie alive at Perth Arena. In Sydney, three-time grand slam finalist Casper …

United Cup: Iga Swiatek helps Poland romp past Brazil, Netherlands, China post wins
1 year ago

United Cup: Iga Swiatek helps Poland romp past Brazil, Netherlands, China post wins

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek said the victory over Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia showed off her recharged mental strength. World number one Iga Swiatek helped Poland sweep past Brazil 3-0 at the United Cup in Perth on Saturday with Zheng Qinwen stunning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova as China beat the Czech Republic. Jasmine Paolini had given Italy a 1-0 lead, surviving a bout …

Swiatek off to flying start as Poland beat Brazil in United Cup
1 year ago

Swiatek off to flying start as Poland beat Brazil in United Cup

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek put down a marker for 2024 as the world number one thumped Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 6-2 in the United Cup mixed team tournament on Saturday before Hubert Hurkacz handed Poland an unassailable 2-0 lead against Brazil. I could really just focus on practising and resting.” Hurkacz handed Brazil their second defeat in Group A of the $10 …

Iga Swiatek’s semi-final suspended after Jessica Pegula knocks Coco Gauff out of WTA Finals
1 year, 2 months ago

Iga Swiatek’s semi-final suspended after Jessica Pegula knocks Coco Gauff out of WTA Finals

The Independent  

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Iga Swiatek hails ‘really big’ victory after winning China Open in straight sets against Liudmila Samsonova.
1 year, 3 months ago

Iga Swiatek hails ‘really big’ victory after winning China Open in straight sets against Liudmila Samsonova.

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek hailed a “really big” victory after she delivered a dominant performance to win the China Open on Sunday, beating surprise package Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets to crown a resurgent run of form. The world number two triumphed 6-2, 6-2 in Beijing to take the first China Open women’s title since the pandemic, after Beijing lifted its isolationist …

Iga Swiatek through to China Open semifinals after comeback win
1 year, 3 months ago

Iga Swiatek through to China Open semifinals after comeback win

The Hindu  

World number two Iga Swiatek secured a place in the China Open women’s semifinals, coming from a set behind against Caroline Garcia on Friday to win a match that hinged on razor-thin tie-breaks. The Pole won 6-7, 7-6, 6-1 to set up a clash with either US Open champion Coco Gauff or world number six Maria Sakkari. RELATED | Coco …

Swiatek, Pegula into Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals
1 year, 3 months ago

Swiatek, Pegula into Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek and world number four Jessica Pegula surged into the quarterfinals of the WTA Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Wednesday with straight-sets victories. Poland’s former world number one Swiatek beat Japan’s spirited Mai Hontama 6-4, 7-5 and faces Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova in the last eight. “I didn’t really start well,” Swiatek, the top seed …

'Amount of hate I get for losing a set...': Swiatek slams 'ridiculous' fan comments after Cincinnati comeback
1 year, 4 months ago

'Amount of hate I get for losing a set...': Swiatek slams 'ridiculous' fan comments after Cincinnati comeback

Hindustan Times  

Poland’s Iga Swiatek has urged tennis fans to be more sympathetic towards players. Calling for an end to online hate and condemnation, Swiatek encouraged people to be ‘more thoughtful’ while commenting on social media. Swiatek’s latest remarks come after she was severely criticised for dropping the opening set against Chinese opponent Zheng Qinwen at the Cincinnati Open on Thursday. The …

Iga Swiatek beats Laura Siegemund to win Warsaw Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Iga Swiatek beats Laura Siegemund to win Warsaw Open

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek cruised to the title in her home tournament, the Warsaw Open with a 6-0, 6-1 victory over exhausted Laura Siegemund on Sunday. “It’s not easy to play in Warsaw, but I’m so happy that we could manage and do everything we could today, after a pretty tiring day yesterday,” Swiatek said. Siegemund had spent more than six hours …

Wimbledon 2023: Swiatek breezes past Zhu to reach second round
1 year, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Swiatek breezes past Zhu to reach second round

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek cruised into the Wimbledon second round with a 6-1, 6-3 mauling of China’s Zhu Lin on Monday in a fine start to her quest for a first Grand Slam title on grass. A flawless start for the world No.1 👌@iga_swiatek powers into the second round moving past Lin Zhu 6-1, 6-3 👏#Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/xu6EFOmtRW — Wimbledon July …

Swiatek overcomes fright from Maria to win on Bad Homburg Open debut
1 year, 6 months ago

Swiatek overcomes fright from Maria to win on Bad Homburg Open debut

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek overcame a slow start before powering her way into the second round of the Bad Homburg Open with a 5-7, 6-2, 6-0 win over grass-court specialist Tatjana Maria on Monday. Swiatek, making her first competitive appearance since winning the French Open two weeks before, took time to get going in her first match on grass this season. Fellow …

Italian Open: Swiatek beats Pavlyuchenkova to get off to perfect start
1 year, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Swiatek beats Pavlyuchenkova to get off to perfect start

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek started her bid to win her third straight Italian Open title in perfect fashion on Friday, not dropping a game in her straight-sets thrashing of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. World number one Swiatek looked in exceptional form as she demolished Pavlyuchenkova 6-0, 6-0 in just over an hour to ease her way into the third round in Rome. Losing finalist …

United Cup 2023: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in tears after loss to Jessica Pegula as Poland trail USA 2-0
2 years ago

United Cup 2023: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in tears after loss to Jessica Pegula as Poland trail USA 2-0

India Today  

1 Iga Swiatek was comfortably outclassed in the opening singles match of the United Cup 2023 semi-final tie as Poland suffered a setback against the United States. USA took a 2-0 lead on Day 1 of the semi-final after Frances Tiafoe defeated Kacper Zuk 6-3, 6-3 in Sydney on Friday, January 6. World No.1 Swiatek, who is considered one of …

Pegula stuns tearful Swiatek as U.S. takes charge of United Cup semifinal
2 years ago

Pegula stuns tearful Swiatek as U.S. takes charge of United Cup semifinal

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek was left in tears as Jessica Pegula stunned the World No. Less than two weeks before the Australian Open, Swiatek had no answers to the American’s powerful serve and searing returns, crashing 6-2, 6-2 in a deflating 71-minute defeat in Sydney. Another early break for Pegula in the second set put Swiatek on the back foot again and …

Swiatek wins to keep Poland’s United Cup hopes alive
2 years ago

Swiatek wins to keep Poland’s United Cup hopes alive

The Hindu  

1 Iga Swiatek outlasted Martina Trevisan to level Poland’s United Cup city final on Wednesday after rising star Lorenzo Musetti produced an almost flawless display of serving to put Italy in front. Musetti lost only three points on serve to beat Poland’s Daniel Michalski 6-1, 6-1 in just 57 minutes in the best-of-five-match Brisbane city final. “But with every shot …

United Cup 2023: Rafael Nadal beaten again; Iga Swiatek, Stefanos Tsitsipas cruise
2 years ago

United Cup 2023: Rafael Nadal beaten again; Iga Swiatek, Stefanos Tsitsipas cruise

Firstpost  

Spanish 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal surprisingly crashed in his season-opening match on Saturday to 14th-ranked Cameron Norrie. Sydney: World number two Rafael Nadal slumped to a second-straight defeat at the United Cup Monday in a setback to his Australian Open preparations, but Stefanos Tsitsipas and Iga Swiatek were both on a song. Top class 👏@Madison_Keys defeats Niemeier 6-2 6-3 …

Nadal beaten again at United Cup; Swiatek, Tsitsipas cruise
2 years ago

Nadal beaten again at United Cup; Swiatek, Tsitsipas cruise

The Hindu  

World number two Rafael Nadal slumped to a second-straight defeat at the United Cup Monday in a setback to his Australian Open preparations, but Stefanos Tsitsipas and Iga Swiatek were both on song. And he again succumbed after winning the first set, going down 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 to Australia’s 24th-ranked Alex De Minaur in Sydney, including losing six games in …

Iga Swiatek on nerve-wracking tie-breaker after beating Belinda Bencic in United Cup: It was stressful as hell
2 years ago

Iga Swiatek on nerve-wracking tie-breaker after beating Belinda Bencic in United Cup: It was stressful as hell

India Today  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek said that the tie-breaker in the second set of her United Cup match against Belinda Bencic was “stressful as hell”. On Monday, January 2, Swiatek defeated Bencic 6-3, 7-6 in Brisbane to give Poland a 1-0 lead over Switzerland. "I'm a perfectionist but I'm really happy with my performance today because Belinda is playing really fast, …

United Cup: Nadal crashes in season-opening match, Swiatek cruises
2 years ago

United Cup: Nadal crashes in season-opening match, Swiatek cruises

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal lost his opening match of the season Saturday in the countdown to the defence of his Australian Open title, but women’s world number one Iga Swiatek cruised to victory at the United Cup. Nadal’s relentless pressure earned him a second and this time the Spanish world number two converted with a searing cross-court forehand before methodically closing out …

United Cup: Iga Swiatek beats Yulia Putintseva in straight sets as Poland take 1-0 lead over Kazakhstan
2 years ago

United Cup: Iga Swiatek beats Yulia Putintseva in straight sets as Poland take 1-0 lead over Kazakhstan

India Today  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek, on Saturday, December 31, defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-1, 6-3 as No.2 seed Poland took a crucial 1-0 lead over Kazakhstan in Brisbane in the ongoing United Cup. Team Poland 1-0 up.#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/21bpL8eA0P — United Cup December 31, 2022 Swiatek was excellent with her ground-strokes as she managed 22 winners. After Swiatek came up trumps, Daniel Michalski, …

World No1 Iga Swiatek reveals Aussie golden girl Ash Barty 'inspired' her extraordinary winning run
2 years ago

World No1 Iga Swiatek reveals Aussie golden girl Ash Barty 'inspired' her extraordinary winning run

Daily Mail  

World No1 Iga Swiatek has credited Ashleigh Barty has the inspiration behind her stunning run of form and admitted she had mixed feelings when the Australian retired in March. Iga Swiatek will lead Poland into the inaugural United Cup in Brisbane on Saturday Barty shocked the world of tennis nine months ago, leaving the sport just two months after she …

United Cup: World No.1 Iga Swiatek wants to focus on future instead of resting on 2022 laurels
2 years ago

United Cup: World No.1 Iga Swiatek wants to focus on future instead of resting on 2022 laurels

India Today  

World number one Iga Swiatek had a memorable season but she wants to focus on the future instead of resting on the 2022 laurels. The Polish star Swiatek lived up to her career-best ranking as she reclaimed her French Open title and won her maiden US Open trophy this year. "I am going to try to kind of cut off …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek beats Donna Vekic to win San Diego title
2 years, 2 months ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek beats Donna Vekic to win San Diego title

Hindustan Times  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek overcame a challenge from qualifier Donna Vekic on Sunday to win the San Diego Open title 6-3, 3-6, 6-0. Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia to win the San Diego Open tennis tournament Swiatek earned her tour-leading 64th victory of the season heading into the WTA Finals that begin Friday in Fort …

Iga Swiatek out of BJK Cup, saying scheduling is ‘not safe’
2 years, 3 months ago

Iga Swiatek out of BJK Cup, saying scheduling is ‘not safe’

Associated Press  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will not play in the Billie Jean King Cup and complained Monday about that event being scheduled to start immediately after the WTA Finals. “This situation is not safe for our health and could cause injury.” The WTA Finals — which close out the women’s tennis tour’s season and are for the top eight singles players and …

Iga Swiatek rallies to defeat Aryna Sabalenka and reach U.S. Open final
2 years, 4 months ago

Iga Swiatek rallies to defeat Aryna Sabalenka and reach U.S. Open final

LA Times  

1 Iga Swiatek went down 2-0 to Aryna Sabalenka to start the third set of their U.S. Open semifinal on Thursday, she felt down emotionally, too. “Iga never loses finals, so it’s going to be very tough,” said Jabeur, said. “She’s solid on the baseline and when she’s going in.” Swiatek said the turning point Thursday was the bathroom break …

World number one Swiatek reaches second French Open final, streches win streak to 34
2 years, 7 months ago

World number one Swiatek reaches second French Open final, streches win streak to 34

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek continued her march towards a second French Open title in three years when she demolished Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 to reach the final and extend her winning streak to a jaw-dropping 34 on Thursday. The world number one conceded an early break, but made the most of Kasatkina's string of unforced errors, peppering court Philippe Chatrier with …

Swiatek on streak entering French Open, with Ukraine on mind
2 years, 7 months ago

Swiatek on streak entering French Open, with Ukraine on mind

Associated Press  

ROME — If there’s been one point during Iga Swiatek’s three-month unbeaten run that encapsulates why the top-ranked player has become nearly impossible to beat, it’s surely a 19-shot rally that she won against Ons Jabeur in the Italian Open final. “I kind of shifted my attitude from, ‘Whoa, she’s going to spread me around now,’ to, ‘I’m going to …

Poland's Swiatek savours 'surreal' No. 1 achievement
2 years, 9 months ago

Poland's Swiatek savours 'surreal' No. 1 achievement

The Hindu  

Poland's Iga Swiatek said capturing the women's world number one ranking was a "surreal" achievement, with the 20-year-old set to replace retired Ash Barty at the top of the rankings. "It's a dream come true, for sure," Swiatek told reporters. "I think it's going to be a bit different and maybe the hype is going to be a bit bigger, …

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