Iga Swiatek Triumphs On Hardcourt Comeback At Cincinnati Open
The world number one appeared poised for an easy win after taking the first set 6-0, serving three of her seven aces in that set alone. However, her French opponent fought back, matching Swiatek’s intensity in the second set and eventually winning it in a tie-break.
Despite this setback, Swiatek regained control in the final set, winning four consecutive games to secure her place in the next round. She will face Marta Kostyuk next, who defeated Lulu Sun in straight sets.
Swiatek now boasts 28 WTA-1000 match wins in 2024, surpassing her previous career-high of 27 wins set in 2023. Only Serena Williams has recorded more WTA-1000 wins in a single season since the format’s introduction in 2009, with 36 wins in 2013. According to OptaAce: “28 – Iga Swiatek now has 28 WTA-1000 match wins in 2024. Surpassing her own career-high of 27 (2023), only Serena Williams (36, 2013) has now recorded more WTA-1000 wins in a season since the format’s introduction in 2009.”
