Iga Świątek's concert performance. Demolition kicks off, advancement to the semifinals in Seoul!

On Friday, September 19, Iga Świątek was scheduled to play her quarterfinal match against Barbora Krejcikova in the Seoul tournament . However, the organizers' plans were thwarted by weather conditions, and the match was postponed until Saturday due to rain.

Iga Świątek defeated Barbora Krejcikova! Demolition in the first set

The first set went by without much of a story, with the Pole needing only 30 minutes to reach a 6-0 lead. Barbora Krejcikova herself "helped" with this by making a series of unforced errors.

The second set also started well for Iga Świątek, as the Polish player quickly took a 2-0 lead. However, the Czech didn't let up until the end and, after playing on advantage, managed to break the second-ranked player. Later, both players became more nervous, with unforced errors appearing on both sides of the net, resulting in two more breaks (3-2).

In the next game, Barbora Krejcikova displayed excellent serve and a confident smash, which helped her equalize the score in the second set. However, this didn't last long, as Iga Świątek shifted her game evenly, winning the next three games. The Polish player advanced to the semifinals of the Seoul tournament, defeating the Czech 6-0, 6-3.

Semifinals in Seoul. Who will Iga Świątek play?

Iga Świątek will face Maya Joint in the next stage of the tournament. The Australian is currently ranked 46th in the WTA rankings. As it turns out, the Pole's relatively quick win over Krejcikova could prove crucial. The organizers' schedule indicates that Świątek won't have much time to recover. The semifinal match is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. Polish time.

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