Swiatek Triumphs at Canadian Open

Iga Swiatek, the world’s top-ranked player, displayed her prowess at the Canadian Open by defeating Karolina Pliskova in the third round. The match, held in Montreal, saw Swiatek secure a 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory after a fierce battle.

The encounter proved challenging as Pliskova, a former world number one, put up a strong fight. However, Swiatek’s strategic court play and dominant forehand helped her turn the tide in her favor.

Swiatek acknowledged the difficulty, saying, “Facing a player like that is always a challenge.” She was pleased with her performance, especially after overcoming the closely contested first set in a tiebreaker.

Swiatek’s dynamic play continued in the second set, where she established an early lead through a break and a love game. Despite a momentary setback during her match-point serve, she quickly recovered, securing the win by breaking back in the following game.

The four-time Grand Slam champion is gearing up for the U.S. Open, where she aims to defend her title. Her next opponent is Karolina Muchova, whom she defeated in the French Open 2023 final.

Several other seeded players, including Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Liudmila Samsonova, and Belinda Bencic, also advanced to the third round with impressive performances in the Canadian Open.
Re-reported from the article originally published in India Today