World No. 1 Iga Swiatek comes from behind to defeat Jule Niemeier, advancing to US Open quarterfinals.
Jule Niemeier started well against Iga Swiatek, but she was unable to convert on a few chances. She had a chance to break through in the third game of the second game, but was unable to convert on the opportunity. However, Iga Swiatek had a good opportunity to take the match on the game, but Iga’s defense prevented her to take it. Iga’s first game was a huge one in the championship match. She had a great chance to break Iga’s defense, but she could not make it. This match is very important for Niemeier in terms of Grand Slam event as she is aiming for winning another Slam title.
Jule Niemeier advanced to the Quarterfinals
Tenth seed Kiki Bertens took on Samantha Stosur, who is competing at the first Slam final of 2017. In the first encounter, Kiki broke through to an early lead. Samantha struggled to keep the momentum going, and Kiki used a great shot to take the first set 3-1. Kiki was the heavy favorite, but she played a lot of great tennis today. She had a great chance in the third game of the second set, but missed the opportunity to take the set. Kiki took the second set by a score of 6-2. In the third set, she did not play the best tennis, but Kiki is aiming to win the third set and advance to the final.
Kiki Bertens lost only one set to Samantha Stosur
In the other match, seventh seed Simona Halep advanced to the quarterfinals after winning against Madison Keys, 6-2, 6-4. Simona had played a very solid match up to this point, and as the match progressed, she picked up the confidence to win. She was able to break through in the second game of
