Ostapenko Triumphs, Ends Swiatek’s Title Defense
Latvian tennis star Jelena Ostapenko secured a remarkable victory against World No.1 Iga Swiatek, ending the latter’s US Open title defense with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 win in the fourth round.
Swiatek Loses No.1 Ranking
Iga Swiatek’s defeat in this match signifies that World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka will soon assume the No.1 ranking after the conclusion of the US Open. Swiatek had held the top spot for an impressive 75 consecutive weeks, marking the third-longest first-time streak in the history of the WTA Tour.
Ostapenko Advances to First US Open Quarterfinal
Jelena Ostapenko, into her first-ever US Open quarterfinal, will now face No.6 seed Coco Gauff. Their previous encounters have seen them split victories, with Ostapenko notably eliminating Gauff from the Australian Open earlier this year.
A Decisive Third Set
After comfortably securing the first set, Swiatek faced a 1-4 deficit against Ostapenko in the second set. Ostapenko’s strong service games and relentless determination led her to clinch the set, setting the stage for a decisive third.
One-Way Traffic in Third Set
The third set was dominated by Ostapenko, as Swiatek found herself trailing with consecutive service breaks. Ostapenko capitalized on Swiatek’s vulnerabilities, delivering powerful returns and ultimately securing the victory in just under two hours.
Gauff’s Impressive Win
In another noteworthy match, Coco Gauff defeated 33-year-old Dane wildcard Caroline Wozniacki with a score of 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. This victory marks Gauff as the first American teenager to reach back-to-back quarterfinals at the US Open since Serena Williams.
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