Iga Swiatek is No. 1 on the WTA Tour right now, but that doesn't mean that she's guaranteed an easy victory over Jule Niemeier on Monday.
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a stern test from Jule Niemeier to reach the US Open quarter-finals for the first time.
I just really wanted to stay committed to hitting my spots." Swiatek had a chance to strike an unlikely comeback but couldn’t find any consistency in her game. 1 in the first game and followed it up with a strong hold as a potential upset brewed. The big-hitting Niemeier enjoyed a powerful opening set against Swiatek and had total control on her first serve. "I told myself not to get frustrated. US Open
The world No. 1 rallied from a set down to cool down the surging Germand talent and reach her third major quarterfinal of the season.
“I want to really do my best to adjust and to learn because that's what tennis players have to do,” she said in her pre-tournament press conference. The Pole had also expressed repeated concern over the tournament’s uniquely light ball, which she felt left her at a tactical and even physical disadvantage. You have to play every point. I'm definitely going to come after him"By Sep 04, 2022 Casper Ruud; Coco Gauff v. Three To See, US Open Day 9: Matteo Berrettini v.
Iga Swiatek will take on German underdog Jule Niemeier on Monday evening as the pair face off for a place in the 2022 US Open women's singles quarter-finals ...
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World number one Iga Swiatek survived a scare to defeat Jule Niemeier on Monday and reach the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time.
Swiatek said: "I'm just proud that I didn't lose hope because she was playing really good in the first set. Pegula is part of a famous American sporting family, with her parents Terry and Kim Pegula the owners of NFL team the Buffalo Bills and NHL team the Buffalo Sabres. The Pole trailed by a set and a break to German Niemeier, who showed her potential by reaching the quarter-finals of Wimbledon in just her second main draw appearance at a grand slam.
Swiatek had to fight back from a set down to set up a clash with American Jessica Pegula.
“There is always the reason we will just understand a little bit better. She said: “It was super tough to play without the serve. Swiatek said: “I’m just proud that I didn’t lose hope because she was playing really good in the first set.
Swiatek had to fight back from a set down to set up a clash with American Jessica Pegula.
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Iga Swiatek was given a mighty scare by little-known Jule Niemeier on Monday before the Polish top seed finally handed the 108th-ranked German a 2-6 6-4 6-0 ...
She handed Niemeier a break in the third game of the second set with a clumsy mistake at the net. She next faces in-form American Jessica Pegula. "I'm just proud that I didn't lose hope," she said in an on-court interview.
Two-time grand slam champion Iga Swiatek has reached her first US Open quarterfinal in New York after escaping an upset by unseeded Jule Niemeier.
"It was easier for me to just play the ball in. I used my experience to keep my level the whole match. "I had a hard time pushing her back.