Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting
Iga Swiatek dropped just one game to race past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round meeting with Naomi Osaka. Swiatek won 76% of points behind her first serve and lost just six points behind her second. The 24-year-old showed glimpses of her best in a 67-minute 6-1 6-0 demolition of home hope Cocciaretto.
Swiatek has teamed up with Francisco Roig, the former coach of the great Rafael Nadal, after splitting with coach Wim Fissette, who helped her win Wimbledon last year. Osaka described herself two years ago as still being a "baby giraffe" on the clay. Osaka, the 28-year-old, lost a close match to world number one Aryna Sabalenka in three sets in Madrid, before breezing past 19th seed Diana Shnaider 6-1 6-2 in Rome. Osaka said, "Life is a little cruel. Damn. Sabalenka, now Iga. For me that's where I show up. Even though it hasn't been in my favour the last couple of times, for me those matches are the most fun. I'm excited at the thought."
Swiatek will now face Osaka. World number two Elena Rybakina beat Alexandra Eala 6-4 6-3 to reach the fourth round. Fifth seed Jessica Pegula made light work of Swiss qualifier Rebeka Masarova, winning 6-0 6-0 in just over an hour.
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Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka are set for a face-off at the Italian Open. The upcoming match has fans curious about what might unfold on the court - especially given their history.
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