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3w ago

Iga Swiatek Matches WTA 1000 Bagel Record With Dominant Italian Open Start

The three-time Rome champion rebounded from her Madrid loss with a 6-1, 6-0 victory and advanced to the third round as injuries reshaped the draw.

Iga Swiatek made short work of her Italian opponent
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Overview

  • Iga Swiatek defeated Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1, 6-0 in the second round of the Italian Open, marking her 18th consecutive straight-sets win in Rome.
  • Swiatek tied Victoria Azarenka’s record of 33 'bagels' in WTA 1000 events, further highlighting her clay-court dominance.
  • The Polish star is using the Italian Open as a key preparation for defending her French Open title later this month but has yet to win a tournament this season.
  • Injuries forced ninth seed Paula Badosa and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova to withdraw, altering the tournament's draw and advancing Ons Jabeur via walkover.
  • Naomi Osaka continued her strong clay-court form, defeating Viktorija Golubic in three sets to reach the third round, following her first clay title earlier this month.