Iga Swiatek cruises past Diana Shnaider to reach Canadian Open semi-finals
Iga Swiatek defeated Diana Shnaider in straight sets to advance to the Canadian Open semi-finals. The victory marks a positive turn for the Polish star following a season of inconsistent performances.
Why it matters
As a former world No. 1 and US Open champion, Swiatek's form is a key indicator for the upcoming final Grand Slam of the year.
Iga Swiatek combined crisp ball striking with strong court coverage to overwhelm her Russian opponent in 68 minutes.
Listen TORONTO – Iga Swiatek brushed aside Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 to reach the Canadian Open semi-finals in Toronto on Aug 10 in a confidence-boosting display ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year at Flushing Meadows.
The 25-year-old Pole, who won one of her six Grand Slam titles at the US Open in 2022, was in complete control against Shnaider, combining crisp ball striking with strong court coverage to overwhelm her Russian opponent in 68 minutes.
Former world No. 1 Swiatek broke twice in the opening set, capitalising on a string of mistakes from Shnaider, who committed 12 unforced errors in the set. Swiatek moved 5-2 ahead when Shnaider sent a forehand into the net and secured the set after another error from the 22-year-old Russian.
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