Iga Swiatek stayed on target for a fourth successive title on the Qatar Open with victory over Elena Rybakina within the quarter-finals.
In a repeat of final yr’s remaining in Doha, Swiatek recovered from a break down within the second set to assert a 6-2 7-5 win.
Swiatek turns into the primary lady with the longest successful streak on the Qatar Open because the event started in 2001 with 15 consecutive wins.
“I’m super happy, super proud of myself,” stated the Pole. “The second set I felt like she raised her level so I needed to do that too.”
Rybakina started the yr with a 4-2 benefit in her head-to-head towards Swiatek, however it’s now degree after the world quantity two adopted up her victory on the United Cup final month with one other success.
Swiatek began the competition a lot the higher, however Rybakina started to achieve traction along with her robust serve and floor strokes initially of the second set, opening up a 4-2 lead.
She couldn’t keep the benefit although and Swiatek reclaimed the break earlier than clinching victory when Rybakina double-faulted.
The second seed was joined within the final 4 by in-form Ekaterina Alexandrova.
The Russian, who arrived in Qatar stuffed with confidence after successful the WTA Tour occasion in Linz, adopted up her second-round win over world primary Aryna Sabalenka by defeating sixth seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-1 6-1.
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