21-year-old Swiatek is known for her 37-match winning streak back earlier this year, which included wins at the French Open, Indian Wells, Miami Open, and the Italian Open.
Despite the score line looking like it does, hometown favorite Davis still have the current World No.1 a good run for her money and Swiatek knows it.
“I could not find my rhythm today,” Swiatek said on-court following her win. “She [Davis] played pretty smart. I’m pretty happy at the end that I could put balls in.
“I’m just trying to enjoy any match, even when I’m not perfect.”
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She did come out firing and had hit nine winners in just the first two games.
Swiatek had risen to the No.1 spot in the rankings after Ashleigh Barty announced her retirement from tennis. She now says that trying to hold on to the top spot has given he more respect for Williams’ holding power.
“Being in this situation, “I know how tough it is sometimes to find balance and to actually stay focused on the proper things.” she said.
“I think she did very well. I have huge appreciation because it’s one of my goals actually to be consistent throughout my whole career, staying Top 10 for a long, long time.
“She was No.1 for a long, long time, so it’s pretty crazy. For sure, I understand it little bit more right now, how much work she has put into it.”
In the fourth round, Swiatek will face German player Jule Niemeier who beat Zheng Qinwen 6-4, 7-6(5) in her own third round match.