World No. 1 Iga Swiatek Battles Past Linda Noskova in Miami

In a thrilling encounter spanning 2 hours and 33 minutes, world's top-ranked Iga Swiatek emerged victorious over Czech Republic's Linda Noskova to reach the round of 16 at the WTA 1000 event in Miami. After a tense start, Swiatek lost the first set despite leading 5:2 and holding a set point during the tiebreak. She rallied back in the second set, building a commanding 5:1 lead and fending off a late comeback attempt by Noskova. Swiatek clutched the final set 6:4, despite facing a precarious 0:40 while serving for the match.

Their head-to-head record now stands at 3:1 in Swiatek's favor, with previous encounters including a loss for Swiatek at this year's Australian Open, followed by retaliation in Indian Wells. Swiatek's current streak is 8 consecutive wins, bolstered by her recent title in Indian Wells, keeping the 'Sunshine Double' dream alive. Up next, she faces the 14th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, competing under a neutral banner, as Swiatek advances through the elite Florida tournament.

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Source: Sport UA