Iga Swiatek Overcomes Rain and Alexandrova to Reach Bad Homburg Open Semifinals
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Iga Swiatek, the fourth-seed, advanced to the semifinals of the Bad Homburg Open after defeating Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 7-6 (5) amidst challenging conditions including rain and wind. Swiatek, preparing for Wimbledon, managed 37 unforced errors but prevailed, showcasing her adaptability by solving crossword puzzles during a rain delay. She will face second-seed Jasmine Paolini next, who also advanced to the semifinals after defeating Beatriz Haddad Maia. Top-seed Jessica Pegula and 20-year-old Linda Noskova also secured spots in the semifinals.
Key Points
Swiatek defeated Alexandrova 6-4, 7-6 (5) to advance to the semifinals.
The match was interrupted by rain, during which Swiatek solved crossword puzzles.
Swiatek acknowledged the windy conditions and her high number of unforced errors.
She praised Alexandrova's skills, noting her previous losses to her.
Swiatek will face Paolini in the semifinals, having a 4-0 head-to-head record against her.
Paolini defeated Haddad Maia in straight sets to reach her fourth semifinal of the season.
Pegula and Noskova also advanced to the semifinals after winning their respective matches.
