Swiatek cruises into Australian Open quarterfinals
20-Jan-2025 05:29 PM 6524
Melbourne, Jan 20 (Reporter) Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the Australian Open 2025 with a commanding 6-0 6-1 victory over lucky loser Eva Lys, advancing to the quarterfinals in dominant fashion here on Monday. The 23-year-old Pole, who has amassed five Grand Slam titles, showed why she remains one of the sport’s most formidable forces. Despite the oppressive heat and humidity, Swiatek displayed an almost flawless performance, with her powerful forehand and precise passing shots overwhelming Lys. Swiatek's next opponent will be Emma Navarro, who faced a far tougher challenge in her 6-4 5-7 7-5 win over Russia’s Daria Kasatkina. Navarro, who has thrived in long, physically demanding matches throughout the tournament, survived another three-set battle in Melbourne. Despite nearly being knocked out in the second set when Kasatkina saved multiple match points, Navarro rallied and broke at a crucial moment in the third, clinching the match after a long battle that lasted 2 hours 40 minutes. Swiatek and Navarro have met once before, in 2018, with Swiatek coming out on top in Charleston. Since then, both players have seen significant improvements in their game, setting up an intriguing quarterfinal clash at the Australian Open. With both players in fine form, the upcoming match promises to be a thrilling encounter at Melbourne Park...////...
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