Iga Swiatek on US Open title: The ‘sky is the limit’
Swiatek downed Ons Jabeur in straight sets to claim the US Open title.
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Sloane Stephens pulled off the first major shock of the 2021 draw, defeating two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-4.
An impressive performance đź’Ş@SloaneStephens defeats two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the second round #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/LlWiAptOQz
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 28, 2021
The unseeded American took out No. 10 Kvitova in straight sets.
It’s Stephen’s first time beating a top 10 player at Wimbledon. She now advances to the second round, where she will play the winner of the Kristie Ahn and Heather Watson matchup.
Swiatek downed Ons Jabeur in straight sets to claim the US Open title.
Both have appeared in Grand Slam finals already this year.
Pegula sipped a beer in her press conference to "help ease the loss."
The Belarusia has not commented publicly on the war in Ukraine.