In steamroller mode. As in front of Emma Raducanu two days earlier, Iga Swiatek martyred his opponent of the day, the lucky loser Eva Lysdropping only one small game during the entire game (6-0, 6-1). A domination so strong that the German celebrated her only game won at 6-0, 3-0. Ruthlessly, the Polish woman traces her path with a single ambition in mind: to win her first Australian Open. The level will seriously rise on Wednesday against the brilliant Emma Navarro (No. 8). In the meantime, the world number 2 remains in her bubble and enjoys this gain of time on the court allowing her to recover well physically.
Video – Iga Swiatek returns to the quarter-finals in Melbourne
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“I try not to divert my mind elsewhere when I win too easily”
“I’m happy to have played efficiently” launched Iga Swiatekwho only needed 60 minutes to win their 12 games. “I felt confident. The work put in place in training also works in matches so I hope it will last. An 87th bagel in my career (winning a set by 6-0)? I am aware that this can happen so I try not to divert my mind elsewhere just because I win too easily I respect the opponent and want to continue winning without changing my intensity or the way I play in relation to the score. to do but managing this mentality is the key for me so I will continue to do it.”
The fight for the first WTA place will be intense until the end, and a final against Aryna Sabalenka seems quite possible… “We are the most consistent players on the circuit. We cover all aspects of the game in terms of preparation. We are professional and we push each other to work harder. We always have to be 100% because playing top players is always difficult. She is technically complete, fluid and very solid.
