Iga Swiatek ongoing her outstanding profitable operate to access the Internazionali d’Italia remaining as she defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 6-1.
Major seed, Swiatek extended to 26 matches unbeaten, relationship back again to mid-February, with victory around Bianca Andreescu to set up the final-4 meeting with Sabalenka, who battled past Amanda Anisimova.
The pair exchanged opening breaks in a tentative get started to the clash in the Italian capital right before Sabalenka all over again failed to hold her provide as Pole Swiatek took an early 3-1 guide.
Globe selection 8, Sabalenka, the third seed in the match, presented minor response as the in-form Swiatek then claimed the very first set with simplicity.
Sabalenka was yet again caught cold and experienced no reply as entire world amount 1 Swiatek raced out the blocks in the next set, breaking two times via marathon rallies, to attain a 4- guide.
Swiatek quickly wrapped victory up, despite a quick healthcare time out for her opponent, and has now gained all a few of her WTA Tour encounters with Sabalenka in 2022, conceding just 12 video games in the method.
In the meantime, in the previous 25 years only Serena Williams in 2013, Kim Clijsters in 2003 and Martina Hingis in 1998 have arrived at the remaining in Rome with less online games dropped than Iga Swiatek this season (17).
The 20-12 months-outdated Swiatek carries on on her quest for a fourth straight WTA 1000 crown and fifth consecutive title and in the ultimate will face both Ons Jabeur or Daria Kasatkina, who confront off afterwards yesterday.
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