Iga Swiatek Powers Through to U.S. Open Quarter-Finals

Top seed Iga Swiatek decisively defeated Liudmila Samsonova 6-4 6-1, advancing to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open. Demonstrating her skill and composure, Swiatek has not lost a single set and looks poised for further success. She will face American Jessica Pegula in the next round.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-09-2024 06:22 IST | Created: 03-09-2024 06:22 IST
Iga Swiatek Powers Through to U.S. Open Quarter-Finals
Iga Swiatek

Top seed Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the U.S. Open, defeating Liudmila Samsonova with a commanding 6-4 6-1 victory to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The match, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, saw Swiatek maintain her flawless form throughout the tournament.

The Polish tennis star, who remains the only former champion in the women's draw, showcased her experience in her 100th major match by winning all but four of her first serve points. Samsonova, seeking her first major quarter-final appearance, struggled to keep up, failing to set up a single break point while accruing numerous unforced errors.

Swiatek's next challenge comes in the form of American Jessica Pegula, promising an exciting match-up ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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