US EditionIga Swiatek gives honest reaction after crushing Madison Keys at WTA Finals to join Chris Evert, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova on elite list
- On Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Iga Swiatek defeated American Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in a round-robin match at the season-ending WTA Finals.
- Keys, making her first appearance in 68 days, struggled to find serve rhythm after a U.S. Open first-round exit, while Iga Swiatek said such absence `can make you a bit rusty`.
- Using an aggressive start, Iga Swiatek surged early, winning 12 of the first 14 points and wrapped the match in 61 minutes after Madison Keys' second-set double fault.
- In the Serena Williams Group, Madison Keys may need wins over Amanda Anisimova, United States, and Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstan, to advance as the WTA Finals awards 1,500 points and a USD 15.5 million prize pool.
- With the round robin underway, Iga Swiatek's straight-sets win strengthens her bid for a second WTA Finals trophy as the event continues toward the November 8 finals at King Saud University Sports Arena.
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Swiatek starts WTA Finals with fast win
Iga Swiatek made a ruthless start to her WTA Finals campaign, handing Madison Keys a 6-1, 6-2 defeat on day one of the season-ending championships in Riyadh on Saturday. The Polish second seed claimed a tour-leading 62nd victory of the year and improved to 7-2 head-to-head against Keys. Swiatek is seeking a second WTA Finals crown, having lifted the trophy in Cancun two years ago. Meanwhile, Keys qualified for the tournament for the first time s…
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sydneysun.comWTA roundup: Iga Swiatek starts strong at WTA Finals
No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland began her fifth consecutive WTA Finals appearance with a 6-1, 6-2 victory against No. 7 seed Madison Keys on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Iga Swiatek gives honest reaction after crushing Madison Keys at WTA Finals to join Chris Evert, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova on elite list
Iga Swiatek kicked off her 2025 WTA Finals campaign on the best note possible, soundly beating Australian Open champion Madison Keys in her opener on Saturday. The No.
The women's tennis year-end tournament began in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. In the opening match, Iga Swiatek defeated Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2.
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