Iga Świątek has advanced to the fourth round of the WTA 1000 tournament following a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory over Germany’s Eva Lys. Her next opponent will be Denmark’s Clara Tauson, whom Świątek previously faced in the fourth round of Wimbledon, winning that match 6-4, 6-1. Tauson reflected on that encounter, stating, “I couldn’t breathe and it was hard for me to play against Iga. If you want to beat Świątek, you need to be 110% ready. I was probably about 30% ready and didn’t feel particularly good.” This upcoming match presents Tauson with a chance at revenge.
Analysis from tennis.com suggests that Tauson may not have the perfect game to slow down Świątek. However, her powerful serve and strong hitting ability could provide a challenge. The article speculates whether we might see a repeat of 2022, questioning if anyone can stop Świątek, who is once again in strong form. Despite her prior performances, it is noted that Tauson has been playing at a higher level this season compared to her Wimbledon showing, and she is known for her competitiveness, which Świątek must respect.
Historically, this will be the fourth matchup between Świątek and Tauson. Their encounters have included a win for Świątek at the Fed Cup in 2019 and another victory at Indian Wells. So far, Świątek has triumphed over Tauson on all surfaces except clay.
The highly anticipated match between Świątek and Tauson is scheduled to commence no earlier than midnight Polish time on the night from Sunday to Monday. Before that, prominent matches featuring Madison Keys and Karolina Muchova, along with Naomi Osaka and Anastasia Sevastova, will take place on the central court.
This matchup not only highlights Świątek’s continued dominance but also emphasizes the resilience and potential of rising stars like Tauson, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.