By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday April 12, 2024
Picture Supply: ITF/ BJK Cup
Iga Swiatek is not any stranger to profitable streaks. She of the 37-match tear in 2022 can also be constructing a pleasant little quantity for the Polish BJK Cup workforce – Swiatek made it six consecutive victories within the format, defeating World No.158 Simona Waltert 6-3, 6-1 to present Poland the lead over Crew Switzerland in Biel.
It was a victory that was tougher to attain than the scoreline advised, mentioned Swiatek, who saved six of seven break factors and gained 15 of 21 second-serve return factors towards the 23-year-old.
The Pole has dropped a complete of 5 video games in her final three BJK Cup matches, and is 8-2 total at BJK Cup.
“We had many video games that have been type of even, with many deuces and break factors. For positive it wasn’t straightforward – I felt like she will play like an underdog extra with no stress and with the Swiss crowd assist.”
BACK to #BJKCup profitable phrases!
Iga Swiatek will get Poland the primary level of the tie after defeating Simona Waltert 6-3, 6-1 💪 pic.twitter.com/bENNcvMuuM
— Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup) April 12, 2024
World No.1 Swiatek has not misplaced at BJK Cup since falling to Dayana Yastremska in 2019 – Friday marked her first look within the competitors since 2022.
“I knew what I can present and I wished to simply keep strong,” the four-time main champion added. “As a result of at first I made a few errors that modified the momentum slightly bit however the secret’s to not overthink it and never make the identical errors so I am glad that I did that on the finish.”
Swiatek has now gained six Billie Jean King Cup matches in a row – remaining unbeaten since a defeat to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska in 2019.
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— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) April 9, 2024