Iga Swiatek extends profitable streak to 36

World primary Iga Swiatek recovered from a dip in her stage within the second set to see off Croatian qualifier Jana Fett 6-0 6-3 at Wimbledon on Tuesday and prolong her profitable run to 36 matches.

The 2018 junior champion, who exited the grasscourt Grand Slam within the fourth spherical final 12 months, had the honour of opening the second day’s play on Centre Court within the absence of the retired Ash Barty who gained the 2021 title.

Despite a stiff breeze swirling by means of the principle present courtroom, Poland’s Swiatek powered by means of the opening set with out dropping a sport — registering a 6-0 set for the seventeenth time this 12 months.

“I’m really motivated to play well here”

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But issues together with her supply began early within the second set because the 25-year-old Fett, ranked 252nd on the planet, constructed up a 3-1 lead. Swiatek, nevertheless, rapidly regained her focus to win the following 5 video games.

A robust first serve helped Swiatek seal victory on her first matchpoint and she is going to meet British wildcard Sonay Kartal or Dutch fortunate loser Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove for a spot within the third spherical.