Swiatek, Zheng Survive Three-Set Tests in China Open Third Round
- On Sunday, Poland's Iga Swiatek defeated Croatia's Donna Vekic 4-6, 7-6 , 6-2 at the China Open in Beijing, rallying after losing the first set to advance in the tournament.
- China's Zheng endured her third three-setter of the tournament, beating Czech player Marie Bouzkova 7-6 , 4-6, 7-5 while voicing frustration at courtside distractions during play.
- Swiatek explained her comeback mindset on court, saying "I was just angry, wanted to change something." She later told reporters, "Sometimes if you care a bit less... it also helps you."
- Following her victory, Swiatek will face American teenager Iva Jovic for a quarterfinal spot, while Zheng next plays Alina Charaeva and Coco Gauff takes on 16-year-old Sun Xinran later on Monday.
- In the men's draw, Novak Djokovic extended his unbeaten Beijing streak to 32 matches after defeating Alexander Zverev on Sunday, while Alex de Minaur is scheduled to play Hubert Hurkacz for a final spot.
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Former women's number one Iga Swiatek was one game away from elimination at the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, but managed to turn the deficit into a victory against Croatian Donna Vekic.
On Monday, Elina Svitolina and Iga Swiatek qualified for the eighth final of Beijing's WTA 1000.
“I Was Angry”- Iga Swiatek Voices Frustration After Surviving Donna Vekic Scare at China Open
Iga Swiatek clearly wasn’t at her best as she faced Donna Vekic at the China Open. She was on the verge of getting knocked out of the competition at one stage, but made a stunning comeback to win 4-6, 7-6, 6-2. The Pole was self-critical after the match and admitted that she made several mistakes, which increased her frustration. “I was just really pissed. I thought I’m not playing bad, but for sure it wasn’t enough,” she said in her post-match …
Zheng, Swiatek advance in China Open
Former world number one Iga Swiatek staged a comeback to advance to the last 16 at the China Open on Monday, while home hope Zheng Qinwen survived another three-set test in Beijing. Swiatek overcame frustration to cling on as her opponent served for the set, dominating a must-win tie-break to beat Croatia's Donna Vekic 4-6, 7-6 (7/0), 6-2. "I was just angry, wanted to change something, because clearly it wasn't working," the 25-year-old from Pol…
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