Iga Swiatek matches her best Wimbledon showing with win over Petra MarticBy George Sessions, PAIga Swiatek overcame a late start and the lack of a Centre Court crowd to progress into the fourth round of Wimbledon with a straight-sets win over Petra Martic. Petra Martic put up a fight (Steven Paston/PA) Photo by Steven PastonThe final score did not tell the full story with Martic forcing more break point opportunities but only converting one from four. Swiatek was in the zone now and a rocket of a return brought up break point and another flush forehand sealed it. One match point was saved by the Croatian, who after a dogged hold went on to break Swiatek to make it 5-5. Iga Swiatek is eyeing her furthers Wimbledon run (Steven Paston/PA) Photo by Steven PastonShe said in her on-court interview: “Well for sure, it wasn’t easy.

Source: Irish Independent July 08, 2023 07:11 UTC