Thirty -five -year -old Azarenko, who used to be the world leader, dropped out of the world hundred for the first time since 2006 and had to go through the qualifying at the grassy company in Bad Homburg.
The clash with Šwiatek was already for Belarus this year’s grasses on the grass and the start on the fastest surface was obvious at the beginning. Azarenko quickly led 4: 1, but then lost five games in a row – and the first set belonged to Polka.
Even in the second act, Šwiatek had the upper hand. The biggest drama offered the last game in which the Azarenko Ruples nerves. A native of Minsk burned exceeding the time limit for service SWIATEKOVÁ. “It’s the same every time! As soon as she fails, she takes more time, keeps, exceeds the limit,” Azaraenkova launched toward Umpir. “And you don’t do anything about it, never!” She was on the referee.
Victoria Azarenka to the umpire in her match against Iga Swiatek in Bad Homburg
“Every time it’s the same story. As soon as she’s down in the game, she’s taking her time. Like over the time. And you’re not checking. Every time.”
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 24, 2025
However, Šwiateková did not let go at 15:30 and closed the duel with three fifts in a row. In the quarterfinals, Polka will face the winner of the match between Russian Alexandrov and Greek Sakkari.
