Tennis: Poland's Świątek moves into third round in Montreal

Poland’s world No. 1 Iga Świątek has moved into the third round of the women's singles at the Canadian Open tennis tournament in Montreal, with a 7-6, 6-2 win on Wednesday over Czech player Karolina Plíšková.

Iga Świątek in action against Karolina Plíšková in Montreal on Wednesday.

Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi via PAP

The top-seeded Polish player will now face the Czech Republic's Karolina Muchová for a place in the quarterfinals.

Iga Świątek zagrała na miarę oczekiwań i jest już w 3. rundzie turnieju w Montrealu 🎾https://t.co/NxeAtgtqVE

— Sport PR (@sportradiopl) August 9, 2023

Będzie kolejny mecz Świątek - Muchova 🎾https://t.co/NY7423Vbtm

— Sport PR (@sportradiopl) August 9, 2023

Świątek last month defeated Germany's Laura Siegemund 6-0, 6-1 in the final of the Poland Open tournament in Warsaw, claiming her 15th career singles title.

The 22-year-old, coached by countryman Tomasz Wiktorowski, has topped the world rankings in women's tennis since April 4, 2022.

Montreal ❤️ Iga#NBO23 pic.twitter.com/lFhn9leBsE

— Omnium Banque Nationale (@OBNmontreal) August 9, 2023

The Canadian Open is a combined women's and men's hard-court tournament held annually in Montreal and Toronto. This year's event runs until Sunday.

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Source: PAP