Iga Swiatek had to win the second round match of the WTA 1000 in Miami to ensure they became No. 1 in the world at the end of the tournament, which they did perfectly on Friday, beating Swiss Viktorija 6-2, 6-0. . Golubic (42nd).
The first Polish woman in history to ascend the throne of the women’s circuit, on April 4, Swiatek benefited for the first time from the unexpected departure of Australian Ashleigh Barty. And her opponents can no longer overtake her, regardless of her course in Florida.
In view of her power show at the center of Hard Rock Stadium, the winner of the recent WTA 1000 in Indian Wells is confirmed more than ever as the big favorite in Miami, where she can achieve the “sunshine double” that only Belarus Victoria Azarenka was successful (2016) the last ten years.
Contrary to what his score shows, the first set did not hang badly, as Swiatek had conceded nine break points to his opponent, who admittedly could only do one.
Stronger, more accurate, more aggressive, more confident, the 20-year-old player, who was revealed almost two years ago winning Roland-Garros, then left only crumbs to her opponent, to be imposed in 1h14.
Swiatek will face the American Madison Brengle (59th) in the next round.
