Big Surprise in Miami: World's Third-Ranked Tennis Player Eliminated at the Start of a Prestigious Tournament
Polish tennis player Iga Świątek suffered her first defeat at the start of a tournament after 73 such matches in which she emerged victorious.
TL;DR
- Iga Świątek lost at the start of a tournament for the first time in 73 matches.
- Magda Linette defeated Świątek 1:6, 7:5, 6:3 in the second round of the Miami Open.
- Świątek dominated the first set but Linette came back to win the next two.
- Linette saved five match points before securing the victory.
- Świątek expressed disappointment and a need to overcome her overthinking.
- Linette will play Aleksandra Ialę in the next round.