Iga Swiatek created a miraculous comeback in her opening match on the WTA Finals after getting back from a set and two breaks right down to beat world No. 13 Barbora Krejcikova 4-6 7-5 6-2.
By the primary set and the opening three video games of the second set, it regarded just like the Czech would upset the five-time Grand Slam champion for the third time in a row. However then, the brand new world No. 2 recovered stunningly to kick off her WTA Finals title protection with a win and maintain her probabilities of overthrowing Aryna Sabalenka from the highest spot.
Swiatek obtained off to a reasonably gradual begin to the match, getting damaged within the very first recreation of the match after which lacking out on three consecutive break factors within the sixth recreation. Whereas the Pole managed to save lots of a set level on her serve within the ninth recreation, Krejcikova remained calm and realized her second set level on her personal serve within the following recreation.
Swiatek had her again turned towards the wall, however then her comeback began
After slowly beginning the opener and dropping it, the 23-year-old additionally suffered back-to-back breaks at the beginning of the second set and dropped the opening three video games. Down by a set and two breaks – and showing to be heading towards a straight-set defeat – the Polish tennis star impressively bounced again with two consecutive breaks to overturn the deficit and go 4-3 up. Within the twelfth recreation – when the reigning Wimbledon champion was serving to remain within the second set – Swiatek broke the Czech once more to power a decider.
The four-time French Open champion stealing the second set principally sealed it because the Pole completely dominated the third set after opening a snug 5-0 lead. Though the world No. 2 collapsed a bit and misplaced two video games in a row, she rapidly re-focused and broke the Czech once more within the eighth recreation to finish her huge win.
In her subsequent match, Swiatek performs towards the winner of the match between Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula.
