Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek outlasts Bianca Andreescu, to face Raducanu in the round of 16

Iga Swiatek

TENNIS Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek outlasts Bianca Andreescu, to face Raducanu in the round of 16

Funmilayo Fameso 11:15 - 14.03.2023

Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu are set to face off in the round of 16 at Indian Wells.

World No. 1 women's tennis player Iga Swiatek proved her strength and technicality against Bianca Andreescu, defeating the Canadian 6-3, 7-6(1) to reach the round of 16 of the Indiana Wells.

After taking the lead in the first set, Swiatek recovered from 2-4 in the second set to beat fellow Grand Slam and Indian Wells champion in over two hours and reach the last 16.

Iga Swiatek faces Emma Raducanu in round of 16 of Indian Wells
Iga Swiatek

Swiatek's victory is her 38th consecutive win at WTA 1000 level after the opening set. It is also her 10th win in her first eleven games at the Indian Wells.

In the history of the women's singles tournament at the tennis paradise, only one player has had more wins in their first eleven matches - Steffi Graf.

The Pole will face British star Emma Raducanu, who has been in top form at the tournament.

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Raducanu has been playing pretty good tennis since the tennis paradise started, with her fourth-round victory against No. 13 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-1, 2-6, 6-4.

Swiatek and Raducanu are former Grand Slam champions, which bodes for an epic clash between both players.

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