Duel on Thursday
Swiatek and Keys in the semi-finals of the Australian Open
Poland's Iga Swiatek and American Madison Keys have reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open and will play for one of the two tickets to the final.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Swiatek, ranked second in the world, beat Emma Navarro from the USA 6:1, 6:2 to remain setless in the tournament.
"It's great to be in the semi-finals. I'm going for more," said Swiatek, who has conceded just 14 games in her five matches so far. According to data provider Opta, only three players in the history of the Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne have lost fewer games up to the semi-finals, including German tennis icon Steffi Graf in 1989.
Semi-final clashes on Thursday
Earlier, Keys, seeded No. 19, had fought her way into the top four with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. "Madison is a great player with a lot of experience," said Swiatek, praising her next opponent.
The duel between Swiatek and Keys will take place on Thursday, as will the second women's semi-final between defending champion Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus and Spain's Paula Badosa.
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