Suddenly, I felt no control: Iga

Updated On: 05 September, 2023 08:11 AM IST | New York | AFP

Defending champion Swiatek cannot comprehend her shock 6-3, 3-6, 1-6 defeat to Ostapenko in pre-quarters

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Iga Swiatek during her match v Jelena Ostapenko on Sunday. PIC/AFP

Iga Swiatek said she was at a loss to describe the way in which her US Open title defence was left in ruins on Sunday in a last-16 defeat to Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko. The Pole lost for the fourth time in as many meetings with the talented but inconsistent Ostapenko, who roared back to clinch a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory after dominating the final two sets. “She plays well against me. I mean, I don’t have any comparison because she always did that,” said Swiatek.

Jelena Ostapenko