Iga Swiatek Defeats Varvara Gracheva at China Open
Polish Star Cruises to Third Round in Beijing
Swiatek Dominates in Straight Sets
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek continued her impressive form with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory over Varvara Gracheva in the second round of the 2023 China Open on Monday. The Polish star displayed her dominance throughout the match, showcasing her exceptional groundstrokes and court coverage.
Swiatek broke Gracheva's serve early in both sets, setting the tone for an assertive performance. The Russian player fought valiantly, but Swiatek's consistency and precision proved too much to overcome. Swiatek converted 5 of 7 break points during the match, while Gracheva failed to break Swiatek's serve even once.
The victory marks Swiatek's third consecutive win at this year's China Open. She advanced to the third round, where she will face the winner of the match between Qinwen Zheng and Shuai Zhang. Swiatek's triumph extends her unbeaten streak to 21 matches, a run that has seen her collect three titles, including the US Open.
In a post-match interview, Swiatek expressed her satisfaction with her performance and praised Gracheva's efforts. "I'm really happy with the way I played today. I felt very comfortable on court and was able to execute my game plan effectively. Gracheva is a tough opponent, so I knew I had to be at my best. I'm looking forward to the next round and continuing my journey here in Beijing."
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