Iga Swiatek vs. Lauren Davis Extended Highlights - 2022 US Open Round 3
Swiatek is on her way to matching records set by Serena Williams herself. She is on a bid to tie Williams record of holding 7 titles in a single year. Should she win, she would also be the first World No.1 player to hold the US Open title since Williams did it eight years ago.
I could not find my rhythm today, Swiatek said in her on-court interview. She played pretty smart. Im pretty happy at the end that I could put balls in.
Im just trying to enjoy any match, even when Im not perfect.
She also spoke about how she has gained more respect for Wiliams staying power.
She was No.1 for a long, long time, so its pretty crazy. For sure, I understand it a little bit more right now, how much work she has put into it.
Alize Cornet vs. Danielle Collins Highlights - 2022 US Open Round 3:
Collins, on the other hand, took down No.40 Alize Cornet 6-4, 7-6(9) in the third round. She has had great success in the tournament so far and beat Naomi Osaka and Cristina Busta. She is one of the four American female players that are still in the draw.
“Honestly, I’m having the time of my life. This is what we dream of as a kid, playing these night matches, said Collins.
“I think if we look at Alize’s record she battles in every single match. When she goes down she doesn’t go down easy. I knew I would have to follow the ball into the net, be patient, and win points two, three, four times.”
Collins will next face Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round. The two also faced each other in a past US Open, Sabalenka won.
“We played a battle here a couple of years ago,” Collins said.
It was three sets. She’s a very powerful player. She really exposes people’s weaknesses. But I think with how I’m playing, hopefully, I can just have that laser focus and use my strengths, yeah, just keep going for it.”