RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — In a conflict of Grand Slam winners, Iga Swiatek swept apart Madison Keys in straight units on the opening day of the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Saturday.
The Wimbledon champion wanted simply over an hour to beat Australian Open winner Keys 6-1, 6-2 on the season-ending event for the world’s high eight gamers.
“I used to be within the zone from the start to the tip, and I actually needed to maintain it that means,” stated Swiatek, who received 58 of 87 factors.
It was Keys’ first match in 68 days, since her first-round exit on the U.S. Open. Swiatek acknowledged such an extended absence “could make you a bit rusty.”
Taking part in within the Serena Williams Group, Keys could must beat Amanda Anisimova and Elena Rybakina to advance.
Rybakina beat Anisimova 6-3. 6-1 Saturday.