Swiatek Advances in National Bank Open
In Montreal, Iga Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, methodically secured her spot in the National Bank Open’s third round, defeating China’s Guo Hanyu in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday. This match marked Swiatek’s return to competitive play following her impressive victory at Wimbledon, where she dominated Amanda Anisimova with a score of 6-0, 6-0, claiming her sixth Grand Slam title.
Match Highlights
The Polish athlete swiftly built a commanding 4-0 advantage in her match against Guo, extending her remarkable winning streak to 24 games. After the match, Swiatek reflected on her performance, stating:
“I think I played a really solid match today. Playing my first match on hard court after a rather long absence from this surface can be challenging, so I am pleased that I maintained my focus and adapted well to the conditions.”
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Swiatek, who is seeded second in the tournament, is set to compete against the winner of the upcoming match between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova from Russia and Germany’s Eva Lys, scheduled for late Wednesday.
Other Competitors
Additionally, two-time reigning champion Jessica Pegula from the United States also progressed in the tournament, having defeated Greece’s Maria Sakkari 7-5, 6-4. Another American, Madison Keys, the sixth seed, easily overcame Germany’s Laura Siegemund with a score of 6-2, 6-1. Former world number one Naomi Osaka from Japan made a notable comeback, successfully defeating Russia’s Liudmila Samsonova in a thrilling matchup, finishing with scores of 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3.
Conclusion
As the tournament unfolds, Swiatek and her fellow competitors aim to capitalize on their momentum as they vie for the title in this prestigious hardcourt event.
