World number one Iga Swiatek showcased her exceptional form as she breezed into the semi-finals of the Italian Open with a convincing straight-set victory over 18th seed Madison Keys. The 22-year-old Polish tennis sensation took only 77 minutes to secure a 6-1 6-3 win, marking her second consecutive triumph against Keys in just 13 days, having beaten the American by the same scoreline in the Madrid Open last four.
With her eyes set on the prize, Swiatek, who clinched the title in Rome in both 2021 and 2022, is on a remarkable winning streak, having yet to drop a set in the Italian capital. Her stellar performance serves as a prelude to her upcoming French Open title defense later this month, where she aims to further solidify her status as a formidable force in the world of tennis.
Notably, Swiatek’s ambition reaches beyond the confines of the Italian Open, as she seeks to etch her name in the history books by achieving a feat last accomplished by Serena Williams in 2013—winning back-to-back singles titles in Madrid and Rome in the same season. As the tennis world eagerly watches her journey, Swiatek’s tenacity and skill continue to captivate fans and opponents alike.
In the men’s event, Alejandro Tabilo made waves with another impressive victory, following his surprise win over world number one Novak Djokovic. The Chilean, ranked 32nd in the world, secured a 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (12-10) win against Russian 16th seed Karen Khachanov, propelling him to his first ATP Masters 1,000 quarter-final. With his remarkable performance, Tabilo has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the international tennis stage, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the Italian Open.
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