Swiatek expanded an incredible record in the WTA 1000 and is in the eighths of Miami Open

ByDavid Mitchell
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The Polish IGA Swiateknumber two in the world in the ranking, it continues to consolidate as one of the most consistent players of the women’s circuit after reaching the round of 16 Miami Open By overcoming the Belgian Elise Mertens (28th)with partials of 7-6 (2), 6-1.

With this classification sum 25 consecutive appearances in the round of 16 in WTA 1000 tournamentsestablishing a unique record since this format was introduced in 2009. Second place it has Maria Sharapovawho accumulated 18 row participations in the round of 16 Indian Wells 2011 and Rome 2013.

This triumph reinforces its domain in tournaments of this category, where He has not lost before the round of 16 from the masters of Cincinnati in 2021when he fell in second round against Ons Jabeur.

The confrontation against Mertens It was the second between both players. Its only previous antecedent occurred in the Stuttgart Eighth Eighth 2024where Swiatek won with a double 6-3, 6-4. With this new victory, Polish expands its advantage in personal history at 2-0.

In the round of 16 of the Miami Open, Swiatekwinner of the tournament in 2022, will face the experienced Ukrainian Elina Svitolina (22 °) which surpassed the Czech in three sets Karolina Muchava (14th) 6-2, 3-6 and 6-2.

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David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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