Iga Świątek, the 2nd-ranked WTA player, is making waves at the Australian Open, and the tennis world is taking notice. As she advances to the fourth round of the tournament, her impressive performances have earned her the title of „zawadiacka” – a Polish term meaning „talented” or „gifted”.
The 22-year-old Polish tennis sensation has been in top form, defeating Katerina Siniaková, Rebekka Sramková, and Emma Raducanu in previous rounds. Her next opponent is German Eva Lys, whom she defeated 6:1, 6:1 in the second round of the Stuttgart Open in 2022. According to Andreas Thies, a German tennis journalist, Lys is a strong opponent, with no visible weaknesses in her backhand and forehand.
What makes Świątek’s performance even more remarkable is her ability to recover quickly between matches. According to the Australian Open’s official website, Świątek has spent an average of 70 minutes on court, compared to Sabalenka’s 88 minutes. This freshness could be a significant advantage as the tournament progresses.
Off the court, Świątek has been taking time to relax and explore the parks of Melbourne. This downtime could be crucial in maintaining her energy levels and focus. As the official Australian Open website notes, „Having that freshness may bring dividends in the later stages of the tournament.”
Statistics and Records
If Świątek advances to the quarterfinals, she will become the youngest tennis player to reach this stage of a Grand Slam tournament since Swietłana Kuzniecowa in 2009. She has already won 28 sets with a score of 6:0 (12.3%), a feat only surpassed by Margaret Court and Chris Evert in the Open era. Since her debut in the tour, Świątek has won an impressive 72 sets with a score of 6:0.
The Road to Victory
The Australian Open has not always been kind to Świątek, but this could be the year she changes her fortunes. With her impressive form and quick recovery between matches, she is well-positioned to make a deep run in the tournament.
The match between Świątek and Lys is scheduled to start at around 9:00 am Polish time. Tennis fans can follow the action live on Sport.pl and the Sport.pl LIVE mobile app.
As the Australian Open continues, all eyes will be on Iga Świątek, the talented and gifted Polish tennis sensation. Will she be able to overcome her next opponent and continue her impressive run in the tournament? Only time will tell.