Iga Swiatek To The Quarter-Finals Of The US Open 2024, Secretly Recorded

JAKARTA - Iga Swiatek's journey at the US Open 2024 is quieter than any other seed. He didn't focus on stealing attention.

Setpak after footing he passed the challenge and now his feet have stepped into the quarter-finals.

Secretly the world number one turned out to set a new record. In the match against Liudmila Samsonova in the round of 16, it turned out to be his 100th Grand Slam single match for him.

He won with a convincing score of 6-4, 6-1 over Liudmila Samsonova to advance to the quarter-finals. The win increased the record in Grand Slam to 83-17.

The Polish tennis player did not lose a set in four rounds in the party.

"Initially I felt like playing men's style tennis, holding service in every game. However, I know if I keep pressing, I will have a chance to break the serve. In the second game, I just want to stay focused and not let my mind fly away," Swiatek said after securing a ticket to the quarter-finals.

Swiatek is the dominant before Samsonova. At the start of the second set, he also controlled his service game winning 13 of the first 14 service points and 56 percent of return points.

Twice the service that was broken was enough for the Polish to stop Samsonova's game and ensure victory in the second game after winning 5-0.

In addition to the record for the 100th Grand Slam match, Swiatek still has a wide opportunity to add to its points this season.

Now, Swiatek is leading the WTA Tour with 57 wins this year after winning five titles, including its fourth Roland Garros crown, and an Olympic bronze medal.

Swiatek's next opponent at the US Open 2024 is familiar. He will face sixth seed from the United States, Jessica Pegula.

The clash was their third quarter-final meeting at the Grand Slam. Previously, Swiatek defeated Pegula in the same round on his way to the title of Roland Garros and the 2022 US Open.

Meanwhile, specifically this year, the Swiatek vs Pegula duel became the first meeting to be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 06.00 WIB.

Swiatek knows very well that the match will not be easy considering Pegula is in his best game in front of the public itself.

Therefore, he must prepare well to be able to secure a semifinal ticket.

"Jess is never easy to fight. He has a complicated style of play. So, I have to be ready for a longer rally. He's a great player, so it will definitely be a challenge," Swiatek said on the official US Open website.