Indian Wells 2022 - Iga Swiatek reaches quarter finals with another comeback success at the expense of Angelique Kerber

Iga Swiatek edged past Angelique Kerber in a high calibre battle of former Grand Slam champions in round four at Indian Wells. The 20-year-old Pole came from a set down for the third straight encounter on the Californian hard courts to secure a 4-6 6-2 6-3 triumph in two hours and eight minutes.

Ad/> It sees Swiatek extend her winning streak to eight matches overall and sets up a last eight showdown against either Madison Keys or Great Britain’s Harriet Dart. WTA DohaSwiatek: I want to drive, not party, after Qatar win01/03/2022 AT 13:12 Speaking on-court following the victory, Swiatek joked: “I wish I could win a match in two sets right now! But I’m glad to be able to come back and it’s such a great experience playing against Angie.

It’s an honour to play against her. “It was pretty tricky because sometimes she was just giving it back and if I wanted to attack there was more risk to make a mistake.

Other times she was attacking when I played slower, so it was hard to balance it, but I think in important moments I was patient and that was the key I guess.” 'I've got to get stronger' — Raducanu on tough issues after latest loss Halep comes out on top in battle of the Romanians to reach last eight Nadal feels terrible for Osaka but states that heckling happens Kerber was quickest out of the traps as she snared an instant break with a quite sumptuous lob. Swiatek hit right back but it was former world number one, Kerber, who ultimately dictated the pattern of the first set with her aggression.

The number three seed looked rattled as her serve was continually dissected by the 34-year-old German and her unforced error count increased at an alarming rate. Kerber notched up a double break to lead 5-2 but a twitchy spell saw her