The world’s prime lady participant Iga Swiatek appeared simply that as she cruised into the final 16 of the Madrid Open with a straight-sets victory over American Bernarda Pera.
The three-time grand slam winner conceded the primary break of the match three video games in, however she responded brilliantly to that setback to wrap up a 6-3 6-2 win inside 76 minutes on Sunday.
Swiatek didn’t face a second break level within the match as she rediscovered her composure, persevering with her French Open preparations as a barrage of massive winners proved an excessive amount of for Pera.
Speaking on courtroom after her win, the Polish star mentioned: “I wouldn’t say it was easy. Every match is tricky here.
“I’m completely satisfied that I’m stepping into my rhythm. Playing in opposition to a lefty is rarely straightforward, however I’m fairly pleased with that. I used to be disciplined and centered.”
It was a day of few shocks in the Spanish capital, as US third seed Jessica Pegula saw off a spirited challenge from Marie Bouzkova to emerge with a 6-4 7-6 (7-2) win.
Pegula will face Italy’s Martina Trevisan for a quarter-final spot after she claimed a straight-sets win over another American player, Alycia Parks.
Meanwhile, Russian duo Veronika Kudermetova and Daria Kasatkina will meet within the subsequent spherical after victories in opposition to Anastasia Potapova and Lesia Tsurenko, respectively.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
