WTA No. 1 Iga Swiatek has been the one to watch out for in any tournament. With her skills and power, the 22-year-old can pull out a quick bagel set at any moment. She did the same at the 2024 Madrid Open, giving her fans a moment to cherish.
Having been on a roll the entire season, Swiatek pulled her first bagel set in the tournament against Sara Sorribes Tormo, beating the Spaniard 6-1, 6-0. However, she did the same on a bigger stage. In the very next round, at the quarterfinals, the Pole pulled out another bagel set.
This time she was up against Beatriz Haddad-Maia, who had started the match with a huge lead in the first set. To make a comeback, Swiatek pulled up her socks and went all guns blazing in the second set. And to everyone’s surprise, she got another bagel set.
STILL UNDEFEATED.
— Relevant Tennis (@RelevantTennis) April 30, 2024
Iga Swiatek is 63-0 in matches where she has won at least a set by 6-0.
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Rightly so, the Pole was all over the Brazilian in the last set, winning 4-6, 6-0, 6-2. With this win, Swiatek achieved a record. She is now undefeated with 63 wins, having won a set 6-0. She is also now tied with Coco Gauff to have notched up the most 6-0 sets (7 sets each).
Iga Swiatek inches closer to her first Mutua Madrid Open title after a dominant win over Beatriz Haddad Maia
The Polish star Iga Swiatek is known for her dominance on clay. However, the WTA No. 1 has never won a title at the Mutua Madrid Open. Currently, she is in dominant form and is a favorite to win this year.
With her latest win against Beatriz Haddad-Maia, Swiatek now advances one step further to the semi-finals. With the win, the Pole has achieved multiple milestones. Swiatek now equals Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova (29) to win 25 matches on clay.
25 – Defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia in Madrid, Iga Swiatek has now equalled Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova (29) for the fewest matches taken to achieve 25 WTA-1000 wins on clay, since the format’s introduction in 2009. Gritty.#MMOPEN | @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/tbbCQLmwsT
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) April 30, 2024
Moreover, she also extended her H2H record to 3-1 against the Brazilian. Now, the Pole will face the winner of Ons Jabeur and Madison Keys.
On the other hand, there are still a few more quarter-final clashes yet to be played that will decide the last four remaining.
While Swiatek is on a quest to win her first Madrid title, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka shows no signs of slowing down and would hope to go all the way.
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