J A Z D A ‼️ @iga_swiatek books her 🎟️ into the final eight after defeating Putinseva in straight sets. She will face Caroline Wozniacki next. #TennisParadise
World number one Iga Swiatek has expressed a lot of respect for her quarterfinal opponent Caroline Wozniacki at the Indian Wells.
The 22-year-old will go up against the former world number one in the last-eight clash at in California on Thursday. Talking about her opponent, Swiatek expressed a lot of respect for Wozniacki and stated that she is expecting ‘a nice match’.
“She’s really experienced,” said the four-time Grand Slam winner. “I really respect her. I think she is playing great, even after her maternity break she was fighting to come back. I have huge respect. For sure it’s gonna be a nice match, I’m going to prepare like [for] any other opponent, but off the court she’s a great person.”
On the other hand, Wozniacki was also quoted in the report where she stated that she has to play her best tennis to have any chance to produce a positive result.
“Obviously she’s playing good tennis, playing powerfully,” she said. “I practiced with her as well a few times after I have come back, during the US Open as well. I know how she plays, but it’s one thing knowing how she plays and also playing against her in a full match. I know that I have to play my best tennis to compete against her, and that’s what I hope to do.”
J A Z D A ‼️ @iga_swiatek books her 🎟️ into the final eight after defeating Putinseva in straight sets. She will face Caroline Wozniacki next. #TennisParadise