Iga Swiatek battles back to beat Jule Niemeier and reach US Open quarter-finals against Jessica Pegula

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek overcame a stern test from Jule Niemeier to reach the US Open quarter-finals for the first time. Swiatek was outplayed in the first set and then fell down a break in the second, but recovered to win 2-6 6-4 6-0 against the unseeded Niemeier.

Ad Swiatek will next face eighth seed Jessica Pegula, who impressed in beating Petra Kvitova 6-3 6-2. US Open'Below the belt' — McEnroe questions Swiatek distraction tacticYESTERDAY AT 15:28 “I am proud that I didn’t lose hope," said Swiatek. «She was playing really good in the first set.

I had a hard time pushing her back. »In the second set I tried to focus on the small things and I am glad it worked and I used my experience to keep the same level throughout the whole match. Rublev beats Norrie in straight sets to reach quarters US Open diary: Garcia finds 'sweet spot' The big-hitting Niemeier enjoyed a powerful opening set against Swiatek and had total control on her first serve.

She broke the world No. 1 in the first game and followed it up with a strong hold as a potential upset brewed. Niemeier maintained her advantage and broke the Pole once more as she raced towards a one-set lead, as Swiatek struggled to handle the world No.

108. Swiatek had a chance to strike an unlikely comeback but couldn’t find any consistency in her game. Niemeier produced three double faults as she looked to serve out for the lead, but Swiatek was equally as wasteful as her opponent wrapped up the first set in 42 minutes.