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Swiatek Dominates Pliskova at Wimbledon
3 Jul
Summary
- Iga Swiatek secured a swift 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova.
- Swiatek converted six of eight break points in just 70 minutes.
- This win improved Swiatek's career record against Pliskova to 4-0.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance at Wimbledon, swiftly defeating former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova in their second-round encounter. Swiatek, representing Poland, converted an impressive six of her eight break point opportunities to secure a decisive 6-1, 6-3 victory in just 70 minutes.
This commanding performance marked Swiatek's fourth career win against Pliskova, improving her head-to-head record to a perfect 4-0. Swiatek noted the stark contrast between this match and her challenging three-set opening-round win, stating she felt it was a "normal day at the office."
Swiatek is now set to face Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the next round. Meanwhile, other seeded players like Amanda Anisimova and Marta Kostyuk advanced after three-set battles, while Diana Shnaider was defeated by Liudmila Samsonova.
