Iga Swiatek marches into French Open third round with straight sets win over Claire Liu

Iga Swiatek booked her place in the third round of the French Open despite an early scare against Claire Liu, coming through 6-4 6-0 on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The world No. 1 flew out of the traps and was a double break up after just three games and on course for a quick-fire first set win.

Ad However, Liu rallied and stunned Swiatek to win the next three games to restore parity but her momentum stalled as she was broken again for 4-3, allowing the Pole to see out the set. Roland-Garros'Wow, that's a surprise!' — Reaction to Swiatek having same forehand speed as men's starAN HOUR AGO The second set began as a carbon copy of the first with Swiatek again breaking her American opponent twice. The defending champion was able to snuff it out another attempted fightback from Liu as she saved three break points in the fourth game and racked up yet another bagel for her collection for the win.

“I’m really happy,” Swiatek said on court after the match. “I managed to play the second set a little bit better and learn from the first set, that’s the most important thing for me. “For sure, Claire played well — it wasn’t easy.” Rybakina sees off Noskova to reach third round Raducanu splits with coach Sachs Liu opened the match with an attacking style of play in windy conditions for Swiatek to handle, which she dealt with well, as she broke the American after clawing back from game point to break at the first time of asking.