?I Feel Like Pretty Confident? – Iga Swiatek Comments on Her Quarterfinal Win Over Petra Kvitova at the Miami Open

Iga Swiatek has been in roaring form since the Qatar Open. World No. 2, is currently playing in Miami. Today, she defeated the former World No. 2 Petra Kvitova in the quarterfinals to set up a semifinal clash with Jessica Pegula. Being in a destructive form, the win over Kvitova has taken Swiatek on a 15-match win streak. This streak started with Swiatek winning the WTA 1000 Qatar Open, followed by a title at the WTA 1000 Indian Wells.

Iga Swiatek on Petra Kvitova

Petra Kvitova has undoubtedly been a highly successful player on the women’s side. Turning pro in 2006, the 32-year-old has won a total of 26 singles titles in her career, two of which being Wimbledon. Even though the Czech player is struggling to find her vintage form lately, it hasn’t stopped her from displaying her fighting spirit.

Post the match, Iga Swiatek went all heart for Kvitova, appreciating her fighting spirit. and her 16-year-long tour experience. The Polish champion said, ?I really appreciate her (Kvitova) fighting spirit, especially after what she’s been through. She’s on tour for so many years that she has a lot of experience.?

With experience comes confidence. The same is the case with?Swiatek. Turning pro in 2016, Swiatek refrained from taking the extra step needed to win a match. However, over time, playing tournament after tournament, the 20-year-old today stands as one of the best players on the tour. Evolving her game with time, soon to become World No. 1, (following Barty’s retirement) Swiatek, today is one of the most powerful ball-hitters.

Comparing her confidence level to her old time, Swiatek said,??Right now it became kind of obvious that I’m gonna be strong and I’m gonna run to everything. When I was younger, I had to a little bit force myself to do that, but I got used to it. Right now I feel like pretty confident it’s giving me a lot of skills. It’s great.?

How did Swiatek beat Kvitova?

The Polish youngster, looking to take her win streak further, ended by commenting on what was her strongest area during the match. He also opened up on the strategy she used to sail over Petra Kvitova.

?Well, for sure my first serve, and I would say just keeping up with her pace and actually giving back even stronger balls and forcing my opponent to make a little bit more mistakes.?

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Coming back to the Miami draw, Iga will next face American player Jessica Pegula in the semifinals. Presuming Swiatek wins the match, she will then face the winner of Naomi Osaka and Belinda Becic in the title match.