By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday April 12, 2024
Photo Source: ITF/ BJK Cup
Iga Swiatek is no stranger to winning streaks. She of the 37-match tear in 2022 is also building a nice little number for the Polish BJK Cup team – Swiatek made it six consecutive victories in the format, defeating World No.158 Simona Waltert 6-3, 6-1 to give Poland the lead over Team Switzerland in Biel.
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It was a victory that was more difficult to achieve than the scoreline suggested, said Swiatek, who saved six of seven break points and won 15 of 21 second-serve return points against the 23-year-old.
The Pole has dropped a total of 5 games in her last three BJK Cup matches, and is 8-2 overall at BJK Cup.
“We had many games that were kind of even, with many deuces and break points. For sure it wasn’t easy – I felt like she can play like an underdog more with no pressure and with the Swiss crowd…
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