Iga Swontek: “As a result, it came out a good match against Svitolina”

The second racket of world rating Iga Swontek She beat the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina In the 1/8 finals of WTA 1000 Harde tournament in Miami with a score of 7: 6 (7: 5), 6: 3 and made it to the quarterfinals.

Immediately after the match, the Polish tennis player commented on the events at the court and answered the journalist.

– Of course, I am glad that I played better in important scales. I was lacking in the courage to play actively, intensively, but at the same time not to make many mistakes at these important points. But, of course, it was a difficult match. According to my feelings, we were much more mistaken than usual, even compared to our previous matches. It was quite strange that it was necessary to adapt to this. I am pleased that I was able to raise my level, and Elina did the same. Therefore, I think that as a result it came out a good match.

– You noticed that there was such strange statistics that some 15 games were won in one half of the court. Why do you think it happened?

– I noticed, but to be honest, I was not sure of it (smiles). I do not know why it happened, I have no assumptions … There was no wind today, so it is unclear why it happened. We both made a lot of breaks. So it is good for me that at the end I still won these two games in a row.

– In the next circle, Alexander Eal awaits you. She has already created several sensations in this tournament. Are you waiting for this match?