Numer jeden światowego tenisa Iga Świątek zaskoczona w półfinale igrzysk olimpijskich w Paryżu w wykonaniu Chinki Zheng Qinwen
World tennis number one Iga Swiatek stunned in Paris Olympics semi-finals by China’s Zheng Qinwen
Iga Swiatek’s quest for Olympic gold ended with a surprising defeat by China’s Zheng Qinwen in the semi-finals at Roland Garros. S… Read More
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NEW DELHI: The aspiration of Iga Swiatek to clinch an Olympic gold medal will be deferred to the next Olympic cycle, following a surprising defeat at the hands of China’s Zheng Qinwen in the semi-finals at Roland Garros.
This setback marks Swiatek’s first loss at the venue since 2021, derailing her quest for Olympic glory.
Despite entering the tournament as a strong contender, especially after securing her third consecutive French Open title, Swiatek found herself outmanoeuvred on Court Philippe Chatrier, with scores of 6-2, 7-5 against her.
Zheng’s victory not only halted Swiatek’s impressive 25-match winning streak at Roland Garros but also positioned her as the first Chinese player to advance to the singles final in an Olympic tournament.
This achievement surpasses the country’s previous Olympic best, which was Li Na’s fourth-place finish at the 2008 Beijing Games. Interestingly, Zheng’s triumph over Swiatek did not require her utmost performance, as Swiatek seemed significantly below her usual standard.
Looking ahead, Zheng is set to compete for the gold medal against either Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova or Croatia’s Donna Vekic. Meanwhile, Swiatek’s focus shifts to contending for the bronze medal, a consolation far from the gold she had envisioned adding to her collection of five Grand Slam titles.
Swiatek’s journey to this point had been remarkable, boasting a 6-0 career record against Zheng before this match. However, the timing for Swiatek’s dip in form could not have been more inopportune.
She committed 36 unforced errors throughout the match, a stark contrast to her usual precision and control. The initial set saw Swiatek struggling significantly, with her shots missing their marks by considerable margins, a situation exacerbated by the challenging hot and humid conditions.
A brief respite seemed to realign Swiatek’s focus, as evidenced by her taking a 4-0 lead in the second set. Yet, this resurgence was short-lived. The resurgence of errors allowed Zheng to mount a comeback, ultimately breaking Swiatek’s serve at a critical juncture and maintaining composure to serve out the match.
The conclusion was marked by a contentious moment, with Swiatek questioning the validity of Zheng’s final serve, which was promptly confirmed by the umpire, sealing Swiatek’s fate.
The men’s quarter-finals, featuring notable players like Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, and others, also promise exciting matchups. Yet, the spotlight, for now, remains on Swiatek’s unexpected departure and Zheng’s historic advance, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the sport and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines the Olympic spirit.
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