Świątek continues to play. Hopes for advancement to the WTA Finals extended
The Pole will advance further, maintaining her chances of participating in the WTA Finals
Quick Look
- Iga Świątek defeated Ashley Krueger in a match lasting one hour and 35 minutes.
- This victory brings the Pole closer to advancing to the WTA Finals in Indian Wells.
- Maja Chwalińska also reached the quarterfinals.
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Why It Matters
The WTA Finals tournament will take place on November 8-15 in Indian Wells with the participation of the eight best players.
Iga Świątek faced 68th-ranked Ashley Krueger for the first time in her career.
The first set was dictated by the Pole and lasted 37 minutes. The second game was more even, and in many games the game went to an advantage. Świątek finally closed the match after an hour and 35 minutes, using the third match ball.
I'm playing better than at the beginning of the season. It was a good, interesting match, especially in the second set. Her opponent raised her level, she served well, but she managed to break it - said the former world ranking leader in an interview for the audience.
The Polish tennis player's next rival will be the American Ann Li or the Indonesian Janice Tjen.
Will Świątek manage to advance to the WTA Finals?
Today's victory extends the Polish tennis player's hopes of advancing to the season-ending WTA Finals tournament, which will be held on November 8-15 in Indian Wells, California, with the participation of the eight best players. Six places are already taken. The Polish woman is fighting for the remaining two, among others. with Karolina Muchova. The Czech lost on Thursday to Russian Diana Sznajder 5:7, 3:6.
Earlier on Thursday, Maja Chwalińska advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating the higher-ranked American Iva Jovic 6:4, 6:1.
Open Questions
- Will Iga Świątek finally qualify for the WTA Finals?
