Iga Świątek advanced to the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Marta Kostyuk. The World No. 1 showed her class, quickly recovering from an early break of serve to secure a convincing victory. This latest triumph sets up a quarterfinal clash with 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva.
The match, delayed by rain, initially saw Świątek struggle with nerves, allowing Kostyuk to take an early lead. However, the Polish player quickly regained her composure, breaking back to level the score and then taking control of the match. Świątek’s relentless pressure forced Kostyuk into errors, and she capitalized to win the first set 6-2.
The second set followed a similar pattern, with Świątek breaking early and maintaining her dominance despite a brief lapse in concentration. She quickly regained control, closing out the set 6-2 and securing her place in the quarterfinals.
Look what it means 😍@Iga_Swiatek into her 6th WTA 1000 quarterfinal in 2024 🔝#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/AEhoPufOOn
— wta (@WTA) August 16, 2024
Świątek’s next challenge comes in the form of Mirra Andreeva, who earned her quarterfinal spot after a gritty comeback win over Jasmine Paolini.
Iga Świątek – Marta Kostyuk 2-0 (6-2, 6-2)