Sun returns to Miami as Swiatek chases 'Sunshine Double'

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MIAMI: After two days of rain the sun returned to the Miami Open on Saturday (Mar 23) in a good omen for Iga Swiatek, who launched her bid to become just the second woman to win the "Sunshine Double" more than once with a breezy 6-1, 6-1 win over Italy's Camila Giorgi.

Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a shot against Camila Giorgi of Italy during their match at Hard Rock Stadium on Mar 23, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. MIAMI: After two days of rain the sun returned to the Miami Open on Saturday in a good omen for Iga Swiatek, who launched her bid to become just the second woman to win the"Sunshine Double" more than once with a breezy 6-1, 6-1 win over Italy's Camila Giorgi.

After her return wide gave Kalinina the match the Australian Open champion vented her frustration by smashing her racquet to pieces and exiting the court. "I already know that I could do it two years ago, so this experience has taught me that there's no need to worry or panic, you just have to really use every minute on court to be focused and get the right feeling."

"I definitely do think it was one of my best matches, if not the best match," said the four-time Grand Slam winner."But I also want myself to play better and better every match. Zhu, looking for her first win over a top five ranked opponent, began smartly, matching Pegula with an early break.

 

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