RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Iga Swiatek defeated Madison Keys in straight units in a conflict of Grand Slam winners on the primary day of the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Saturday.
The Wimbledon champion took simply over an hour to defeat Australian Open champion Keys 6-1, 6-2 within the remaining event of the season that includes the world’s high eight gamers.
“I used to be within the zone from begin to end, and I actually needed to remain that means,” stated Swiatek, who scored 58 of 87 factors.
It was Keys’ first match in 68 days since dropping within the first spherical on the US Open. Swiatek admitted that such an extended absence “may make him a bit rusty”.
Keys, who performs within the Serena Williams group, could must defeat Amanda Anisimova and Elena Rybakina to advance.
Rybakina defeated Anisimova 6-3. Saturday 6-1.
