Tennis: Poland’s Świątek eases into Italian Open semifinals

Poland’s Iga Świątek has stormed into the semifinals of the women’s singles at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, with a straight-sets win over American Jessica Pegula.

Iga Świątek

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The 24-year-old Pole, who is ranked world No. 3 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), defeated the fifth-seeded American 6-1, 6-2 in their quarterfinal clash on Wednesday.

Kapitalny występ Igi Światek🔥! Jessica Pegula rozbita w ćwierćfinale turnieju w Rzymie.

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— Sport PolskieRadio24.pl (@sport_pr24pl) May 13, 2026

Świątek will face Ukrainian Elina Svitolina for a place in the championship match at the clay-court tournament in Rome.

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— wta (@WTA) May 13, 2026

Świątek is a three-time Italian Open champion. She triumphed in Rome in 2021, 2022 and 2024.

The 2026 Italian Open runs until May 17.

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Source: IAR, PAP