Swiatek stunned the tennis world when she powered through the draw in Paris two years ago, winning the Grand Slam without dropping a set. Similarly, Raducanu sailed to the US Open title last year, becoming the first qualifier in the Open Era to win a Grand Slam.
Speaking after reaching the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Raducanu played down any similarities between the two campaigns.
“She’s in great form and No. 1 in the world, so I feel like for me there’s no expectations, no pressure” - Emma Raducanu on upcoming clash with Iga Swiatek
Emma Raducanu will take on Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals in Stuttgart in the first meeting between the two players.
The Brit said she was relishing the challenge of facing the Pole and that she would approach the match without a lot of expectations.
Swiatek has been in impeccable form this season, winning 29 out of 32 matches so far. The Pole has won 20 matches on the trot and three successive WTA 1000 titles.
Beating Swiatek will be a Herculean task for Raducanu but the Brit is not one to duck away from a challenge.
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