Iga Swiatek set a new personal best on Wednesday as the world No. 1 achieved the first grass court quarter-final of her career with a victory at the WTA event in Bad Homburg.
The three-time French Open champion beat Swiss qualifier Jil Teichmann 6-3, 6-1 to move into the last eight; Swiatek is using the German event as her sole tuneup for Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.
“It’s getting easier every year to convert my clay-court style to more grass-court style,” the Pole who also won a US Open title, said.
“I think it will come with experience.
“I have a coach who knows how to coach players who are good on grass court like (countrywoman) Aga Radwanska, so I’m pretty positive about my future on grass.”
Swiatek struck 4 winners and saved all five break points she faced.
The going was tough at the start for the top seed, who got through an opening service game which lasted for 18 points, with Swiatek saving three break points.
“It’s my first grass-court quarterfinal, so pretty excited,” the winner said..
“For sure, today was a good day. I was happy with my performance. I felt like I had everything under control and that’s great.”
Swiatek has now won eight career matches out of 13 contested on the unfamiliar grass.
Main photo:- iga swiatek winning in Bad Homburg © wtatennis.com
