Iga Swiatek advanced to the Qatar Open semi-finals by defeating Elena Rybakina in straight sets. Ekaterina Alexandrova also made it to the last four after beating Jessica Pegula. Swiatek will play Jelena Ostapenko next, while Alexandrova faces Amanda Anisimova.
Iga Swiatek, the three-time defending champion, showcased her prowess at the Qatar Open by dispatching last year’s runner-up, Elena Rybakina, in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5. Swiatek demonstrated resilience after facing an early setback in the second set, recovering to clinch victory with a decisive break at 6-5, aided by a double fault from Rybakina.
Ekaterina Alexandrova also advanced to the semi-finals after overcoming sixth-seeded Jessica Pegula with a turnaround performance, winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-1. Alexandrova’s victory comes on the heels of her triumph over world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the previous round, further highlighting her current form and confidence.
In the upcoming semi-finals, Swiatek is set to face Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko, who dominated Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2. Swiatek acknowledged the challenges posed by Ostapenko’s unpredictable shots but remained focused on her strategy as she aims for her first title since the French Open.
Alexandrova, currently on an eight-match winning streak, emphasized her approach of treating each match individually, noting, “I just play every single match and every single point and I don’t think about the future.” She expressed satisfaction with her performance and aims to sustain her momentum as she faces Amanda Anisimova for a spot in the finals.
Iga Swiatek and Ekaterina Alexandrova advanced to the semi-finals of the Qatar Open, showcasing their strong performances. Swiatek, after overcoming Rybakina, is the last remaining seed in the tournament, while Alexandrova continues her impressive run, defeating Pegula. Both players will face tough opponents in the semi-finals as they aim for victory.
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