Polish Star Swiatek Sweeps Into Australian Open Semis
Polish world number two Iga Swiatek booked her second Australian Open semi-final with another stunning display on Wednesday, crushing eighth seed Emma Navarro 6-1 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena.
Most eyes have been focused on the top half of the women’s draw, where favourite and double defending champion Aryna Sabalenka booked a semi-final with Paula Badosa on Tuesday.
But it may be the free-swinging Swiatek in pole position for the title, having lost only 14 games in her five matches.
Swiatek will now battle another American in Madison Keys, who overhauled Elina Svitolina 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the earlier quarter-final.
Searching for her first Grand Slam title, Keys will be hard-pressed to go further than Swiatek, who has crushed all five of her opponents at this tournament and is the only woman in the semis to avoid dropping a set.
Reuters/Australian Open/Chidi Nwoke.
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