The WTA No. 1 Iga Swiatek has qualified for the quarterfinals of the US Open, where she will face the American Jessica Pegula, in what is a highly anticipated match. The Polish player defeated the Russian Liudmila Samsonova in the round of 16 with a score of 6-4 6-1. Jessica, instead, beat another Russian, the rising star Diana Shnaider.
The American won the WTA 1000 in Toronto and then reached the final of the Cincinnati Open, arriving in New York with great ambitions and the desire to conquer the first Slam semifinal of her career.
In the post match interview, Swiatek analyzed the challenge that awaits her against Pegula, revealing why it is always difficult to compete against the American.
“You have to work low on your legs and be ready for long rallies but also for big shots. She’s a great player, so it’s definitely going to be a challenge. We played here two years ago. Playing against Jessica is never easy. Quite a complicated style of play,” she said