Tennis player Swiatek progresses to third round of US Open tournament
Iga Swiatek, the second seed, secured her place in the next round of the tournament after a hard-fought victory over Belgium's Maryna Lamens. The match, which went to a decider (third set), saw Swiatek win in two hours and six minutes.
The first set was a dominant display by Swiatek, who won it in just 30 minutes. However, the second set proved to be more challenging. Swiatek stated that she felt a bit tight in the second set, and Lamens capitalised on this, breaking Swiatek's serve twice to win the set.
Swiatek acknowledged her mistakes and felt that the outcome of the match largely depended on her and her errors. She considered the third set as a reset, requiring her to start from the beginning. Swiatek's determination paid off, as she went on a double break in the third set, leading 4-1.
Lamens fought back valiantly, but Swiatek held her nerve to secure the victory. Swiatek's next opponent in the tournament will be Russia's Anna Kalinskaya. The specific score of the third set was not provided, but Swiatek's double-fault on break point allowed Lamens to break back, making it 4-3 in Swiatek's favour.
Swiatek's victory comes after a series of impressive performances, and she will be looking to carry this form into her next match against Kalinskaya. The search results do not provide the name of Kalinskaya's tennis coach, adding an element of mystery to the upcoming encounter.
In conclusion, Iga Swiatek overcame a tight second set to secure her victory over Maryna Lamens in the tournament. She will now face Anna Kalinskaya in the next round, with both players looking to advance further in the competition.
