Swiatek continues unbeaten streak against Zheng to reach Dubai semifinals
World No.1 Iga Swiatek defeats Zheng Qinwen in straight sets to advance to the semifinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Swiatek's dominance against Zheng
Iga Swiatek, the current World No.1, continued her unbeaten run against Zheng Qinwen with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
This marks Swiatek's sixth straight win against Zheng in their head-to-head matches and her second victory over Zheng this year.
Swiatek has also extended her winning streak in the Gulf region to seven matches.
Swiatek's impressive performance
Swiatek displayed an impressive performance throughout the match, never losing her serve against Zheng.
She saved all three break points she faced and managed to break Zheng's serve three times.
With her win, Swiatek advances to the semifinals of the WTA 1000 event.
Swiatek's appreciation for Zheng's talent
Despite her dominant record against Zheng, Swiatek expressed her admiration for the 21-year-old's talent.
She acknowledged Zheng's great power and topspin, emphasizing the need to be prepared for her aggressive style of play.
Swiatek also highlighted her own ability to match Zheng's intensity during their matches.