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Swiatek Starts Beijing Campaign Strong; Faces Vekic Next
3 Oct
Summary
- Iga Swiatek secured a swift victory in her Beijing debut.
- She defeated Gao Xinyu in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3.
- Swiatek will face Donna Vekic next, whom she has previously dominated.
Iga Swiatek, the eighth seed, has commenced her Beijing campaign with a commanding performance, defeating 244th-ranked wildcard Gao Xinyu. The match concluded in just under an hour and a half with a score of 6-2, 6-3 in favor of the Polish player.
This victory marks Swiatek's first since her earlier exit at the US Open. Reflecting on that disappointment, where she lost after holding a significant first-set lead, Swiatek had stated that there was "nothing special" about the loss, emphasizing the nature of tennis.
Moving forward in Beijing, Swiatek is set to face Donna Vekic, the silver medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympics. Historically, Swiatek has a flawless record against Vekic, having won all four of their previous encounters, though their last match was not recent.
With this confident start, Swiatek is aiming for her second title at the China Open and seeks to make a significant impression early in her Asian tour.
