Iga Swiatek’s complete dismissal of Nadia Podoroska was nothing new in this campaign, The Polish teenager has been the story of the tournament with her frighteningly powerful
game that proved too much for top seed
and favourite Simona Halep in the round
of 16. Swiatek has conceded just 23
The other women’s semi-final was a closer bout but equally as impressive for the likes of Sofia Kenin, whose straight-sets victory over seasoned champion Petra Kvitova was a masterclass in patience over power. Kenin upset the rhythm of her opponent throughout and the young American has improved exponentially