Swiatek off to flying start as Poland beat Brazil in United Cup
11 months, 3 weeks 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 million tournament featuring 18 countries when he defeated Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-7, 6-2, 6-3. Zverev leads Germany to win over Italy Alexander Zverev led Germany to a 2-1 win over Italy while the Netherlands won the decisive mixed doubles to beat Norway in the United Cup group stage. “Angie played great in mixed and her singles was a high level in her first match back.” Kerber, the three-time Grand Slam singles winner, played her first match since giving birth in February.

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

Angry Alcaraz out after ‘worst match’ while Sinner wins in walkover
4 months, 1 week ago

Angry Alcaraz out after ‘worst match’ while Sinner wins in walkover

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz let loose his frustrations with a violent racquet smash in a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 defeat on Friday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open that he called the “worst match” of his career. I’m going to put in a good tennis, because I know how to play on this court.” Alcaraz said he had never before broken a …

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan

Associated Press  

LONDON — After putting one shot into the net, Iga Swiatek muttered to herself. 1-ranked Swiatek’s 21-match winning streak ended with a listless performance and a slew of mistakes on Saturday, adding up to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 loss to unseeded Yulia Putintseva in the third round at the All England Club. “Going from this kind of tennis, where I …

Swiatek survives Osaka classic, Alcaraz moves on at rain-lashed French Open
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Iga Swiatek to face Aryna Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record
7 months, 1 week ago

Iga Swiatek to face Aryna Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek swept past Coco Gauff to reach the Rome Open final on Thursday where Aryna Sabalenka will stand in her way of a third title and her bid to match a Serena Williams record. Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning against USA's Coco Gauff at the Women's WTA Rome Open World number one Swiatek eased to a 6-4, 6-3 …

Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double; facing Keys in the quarters
7 months, 1 week ago

Swiatek on course for Madrid-Rome double; facing Keys in the quarters

Associated Press  

ROME — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek remained on course for an uncommon Madrid-Rome double after beating Angelique Kerber to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals on Monday. It was a ninth straight win for Swiatek, and the two-time Rome champion will next face Madison Keys after the American player eased past Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-1 in a match that was interrupted by …

Swiatek finds Nadal inspiration to win 'crazy' Madrid Open title
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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 rallies against Haddad Maia to reach Madrid Open semis
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek rallies against Haddad Maia to reach Madrid Open semis

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek came from a set down to defeat Beatriz Haddad Maia 4-6, 6-0, 6-2 and reach the Madrid Open semifinals for a second straight year on April 30. So, good for me, at least I was not the only one.” Medvedev will next play record five-time champion Rafael Nadal or 30th-seeded Jiri Lehecka World No. 8 Andrey Rublev comfortably …

Krejcikova crashes out to qualifier in Adelaide first round
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Krejcikova crashes out to qualifier in Adelaide first round

The Hindu  

Former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova and fifth seed Beatriz Haddad Maia were high-profile casualties on day one of the ATP-WTA Adelaide International on Monday, both crashing out to qualifiers. Czech fourth seed Krejcikova was beaten by Anna Kalinskaya 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 while Brazil’s Haddad Maia met the same fate at the hands of another Russian, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, losing 6-3, …

United Cup: Alexander Zverev-led Germany beat Iga Swiatek's Poland to win title
11 months, 2 weeks ago

United Cup: Alexander Zverev-led Germany beat Iga Swiatek's Poland to win title

Firstpost  

Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a gruelling three-set win over Hubert Hurkacz to help Germany upset top seeds Poland and clinch a maiden United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday. !#UnitedCup pic.twitter.com/X8cREUfCVm — United Cup January 7, 2024 “It was a matter of millimetres today for you guys to be the champions,” Zverev said at the presentation ceremony. …

Alexander Zverev inspires Germany to beat Iga Swiatek-led Poland in United Cup 2024 final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Alexander Zverev inspires Germany to beat Iga Swiatek-led Poland in United Cup 2024 final

India TV News  

The star Tennis player Alexander Zverev inspired Germany to their maiden United Cup title on Sunday, January 7. Zverev beat the world no.9 Hubert Hurkacz in the opening thriller to give Germany a lead but the current world no.1 and the four-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek levelled the score by defeating the former no.1 Angelique Kerber in the second …

Zverev-led Germany beat Swiatek’s Poland to win United Cup
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Zverev-led Germany beat Swiatek’s Poland to win United Cup

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev saved two match points in a gruelling three-set win over Hubert Hurkacz to help Germany upset top seeds Poland and clinch a maiden United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday. “Obviously, mentally and physically, it was extremely difficult because playing three days in a row singles and mixed is tough.” Really proud Swiatek is in imperious touch heading …

Germany win United Cup title after thrilling final tie against Poland
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Zverev leads Germany to win over Italy at United Cup. Netherlands, China and Poland also win
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Zverev leads Germany to win over Italy at United Cup. Netherlands, China and Poland also win

News 18  

SYDNEY: Alexander Zverev led Germany to a 2-1 win over Italy while the Netherlands won the decisive mixed doubles to beat Norway in the United Cup group stage on Saturday. Zverev came from behind to beat Lorenzo Sonego 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 and teamed with Angelique Kerber to win the decisive mixed doubles against Sorengo and Angelica Moratelli 6-3, 6-0. “Angie …

Iga Swiatek Thrashes Jessica Pegula to Win WTA Finals, Reclaim No.1 Ranking
1 year, 1 month ago

Iga Swiatek Thrashes Jessica Pegula to Win WTA Finals, Reclaim No.1 Ranking

News 18  

Poland’s Iga Swiatek thrashed Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals on Monday, sealing her return to world number one. The 17th win of Swiatek’s career ensures that the four-time major singles champion from Warsaw will finish the season as world number one for a second straight year. “And she was just playing super solid.” Swiatek, 22, had beaten outgoing …

Iga Swiatek defeats Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals for chance to reclaim World No 1
1 year, 1 month ago

Iga Swiatek defeats Aryna Sabalenka at WTA Finals for chance to reclaim World No 1

The Independent  

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

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

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Swiatek ends Gauff’s 16-match winning streak in Beijing, Alcaraz breezes through in Shanghai
1 year, 2 months ago

Swiatek ends Gauff’s 16-match winning streak in Beijing, Alcaraz breezes through in Shanghai

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Second-ranked Iga Swiatek ended Coco Gauff’s 16-match winning streak as she advanced to the China Open final with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 victory over the U.S. Open champion on Saturday. Swiatek will meet No.22-ranked Liudmila Samsonova in Sunday’s final, after the Russian ousted fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina 7-6, 6-3. The Polish player made just four unforced errors in the …

Iga Swiatek through to China Open semifinals after comeback win
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek outlasts Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Montreal
1 year, 4 months ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek outlasts Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Montreal

Hindustan Times  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland beat 14th-seeded Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the National Bank Open in a match interrupted by rain for more than six hours. Swiatek set up a quarterfinal match against Danielle Collins “You have to find energy even though we've been here since 9 a.m.,” Swiatek said in her on-court interview. …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek beats Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Toronto Masters
1 year, 4 months ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek beats Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Toronto Masters

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland beat 14th-seeded Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday night in the National Bank Open in a match interrupted by rain for more than six hours. “For sure, it was a pretty extraordinary day, and I don’t think I’ve had such a situation in my career, so there is the opportunity …

Swiatek overcomes fright from Maria to win on Bad Homburg Open debut
1 year, 5 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 …

French Open: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek eases past Haddad Maia in semis, defending champion to face Muchova in final
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek eases past Haddad Maia in semis, defending champion to face Muchova in final

Hindustan Times  

1 and defending champion Iga Swiatek cruised past Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2 7-6 in straight sets in the women's singles semi-final of the French Open, on Thursday. French: Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her semi final match against Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia. With Swiatek leading 5-4, Haddad Maia served to stay in the match and made it 5-5. Meanwhile, …

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud All Progress
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Holger Rune, Casper Ruud All Progress

News 18  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek continued her imperious march towards a third French Open title in four years with a 6-0 6-0 humiliation of Wang Xinyu on Saturday to reach the fourth round. The world number one swept her Chinese opponent aside in 51 minutes with a potential quarter-final clash against Coco Gauff, who she demolished in last year’s final, looming. …

Italian Open: Swiatek reaches last 16, Medvedev progresses
1 year, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Swiatek reaches last 16, Medvedev progresses

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek cruised into the last 16 of the Italian Open on Sunday after thrashing Lesia Tsurenko 6-2, 6-0, while Daniil Medvedev beat Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4, 6-2. Former world number one Victoria Azarenka withdrew with a right leg injury handing Madison Keys of the United States a free pass into the last 16. I’m just trying to play my best …

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 …

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek cruised past Veronika Kudermetova 6-1 6-1 in the late semifinal of the Madrid Open on Thursday to set up a second straight final showdown with world number two Aryna Sabalenka. Earlier on Thursday, Sabalenka brushed past Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 as their ninth meeting on tour and first on clay ended with the 24-year-old Belarusian extending her …

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula through to Round 4, Elena Rybakina crashes out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula through to Round 4, Elena Rybakina crashes out

India Today  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek started her campaign in the Madrid Open in emphatic style after beating Austria’s lucky loser Julia Grabher 6-3, 6-2 in the Round of 64 match on Friday, April 28. No.3 seed Jessica Pegula had to fight hard against Polish qualifier Magdalena Frech before winning the match 7-6, 6-3. Opening match ✔️@iga_swiatek drops only 5 games in …

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to defend title
1 year, 8 months ago

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek beats Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to defend title

India Today  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek started her clay-court season in an emphatic manner after winning the Stuttgart Open 2023. Swiatek also defended her title and should get confidence before the all-important French Open, which is scheduled to get underway on May fourth week. BACK-TO-BACK IN STUTTGART 🚗ðŸÆ🚙 World No.1 @iga_swiatek defends her #PorscheTennis title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Sabalenka, …

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek to Face Ons Jabeur in Semis, Aryna Sabalenka Up Against Anastasia Potapova
1 year, 8 months ago

Stuttgart Open: Iga Swiatek to Face Ons Jabeur in Semis, Aryna Sabalenka Up Against Anastasia Potapova

News 18  

World number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek set-up a US Open final rematch with Ons Jabeur when she battled into the Stuttgart last-four on Friday. Swiatek defeated 2018 Stuttgart champion Karolina Pliskova 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 while Tunisian world number four Jabeur eased past Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil 6-3, 6-0. World number two Aryna Sabalenka came from a set …

Barbora Krejcikova upsets World No.1 Iga Swiatek, clinches Dubai Masters title
1 year, 9 months ago

Barbora Krejcikova upsets World No.1 Iga Swiatek, clinches Dubai Masters title

The Hindu  

Barbora Krejcikova upset World No.1 Iga Swiatek in straight sets to win her career’s first Masters title in Dubai on Saturday. Czech Republic’s Krejcikova, who also beat Poland’s Swiatek in the Ostrava Open final last year, triumphed 6-4, 6-2 in the summit clash in UAE. 🇨🇿 @BKrejcikova claims the @DDFTennis crown with a 6-4, 6-2 defeat over Swiatek 👏#DDFTennispic.twitter.com/gLZvf0ImyO — …

United Cup 2023: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in tears after loss to Jessica Pegula as Poland trail USA 2-0
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months 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, …

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