The Polish star lost 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 to Latvia’s 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko.
NEW YORK: Defending champion Iga Swiatek was sent crashing out of the US Open today, losing in three sets to Latvia’s 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko.
The defeat means Polish star Swiatek will end her 75-week reign as women’s world No 1 when the rankings are updated after the US Open, with rival Aryna Sabalenka set to take over top spot. “I always expect a tough battle against Iga, she’s such a great player and won many Slams and is so consistent,” Ostapenko said after her win on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.“I was just thinking that I have to play until the very last point, until we shake hands. I felt like I was playing better and didn’t give her many chances.”
Today she finally looked ready to score a first victory over Ostapenko, playing confidently to take the first set.
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