Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek eliminated Britain’s Emma Raducanu 6-3, 6-1 after 1h25m of play in the round of 16 in Indian Wells. The world No. 1 will meet Romanian Sorana Cirstea in the quarterfinals.
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Every Swiatek she overcame 2022 with impeccable results, which more than sustain her as the best player in the world at the moment. Last year, the world No. 1 became champion in Doha, Indian Wells, Miami, Stuttgart, Roma, Roland Garros, US Open y San Diego. In addition, he played the final of Ostrava. Among other very good weeks, she reached the semifinals of Adelaide, Australian Open and the WTA Finals in Fort Worth. His 2023 began with the fourth round at the Australian Open, a title in Doha and a final in Dubai. At Indian Wells she defeated Claire Liu and Bianca Andreescu.
Emma Raducanu She comes from a difficult season, in which she made it to the Top Ten but injuries prevented her from competing regularly. Last season, her most outstanding result was the semifinals of the WTA Seoul. In addition, she reached the quarterfinals in Sttutgart y Washington. Also, in the WTA 1000 from Indian Wells, Madrid and Cincinnati made it to the third round. His 2023 began with losses in the second round of Auckland y Australian Open. In Indian Wells she eliminated Danka Kovinic, Magda Linette and Beatriz Haddad Maia.
Swiatek takes it without problems
Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu They met in the round of 16 of Indian Wells.
The beginning of the game had them both very solid with the return, generating break points but unable to specify them. From the fourth game, the Pole managed to take the initiative, hurt with her blows and got the break, winning 12 of the last 13 points. Although Raducanu held with a margin, Swiatek was superior and went ahead by 6-3 in 46 minutes.
Already in the second sleeve, the British held at the start to show her cards. After sustaining with a good rhythm, the Polish took over a long game to break and direct her victory. Not settling, Swiatek broke again at 0 and advanced by 6-3, 6-1 tras 1h25m.
