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Iga Swiatek describes herself as ruthless ahead of Madison Keys showdown with the star playing just six hours of tennis at Australian Open so far
How much could you earn in just six hours of work? Iga Swiatek has racked up a stunning cheque after reaching the Australian Open semi-finals in speedy fashion. Iga Swiatek said she has to be ruthless There is not much going wrong for the 23-year-old currently, a last-four appearance in Melbourne coupled with her doping allegation being settled, the Pole is enjoying the best of tennis lately. Despite five Grand Slams, the world No.2 has never won the Australian Open title but after racing to victory inside an hour and half against Emma Navarro, she is displaying scintillating form. Dropping just 14 games in five matches, bagelling her opponents at least three times and playing just six hours on court, the Polish superstar is on a mission to win her first Slam Down Under. It was only days ago, Swiatek thrashed British tennis star Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in a victory that reminded the tennis world, the level between two players who broke through at similar times. “On the tennis court, I need to be ruthless, although this word is often understood by people as something negative,” she said after her win over Navarro. The six hours on court the 2024 French Open champion has had is vastly different to her fellow semi-finalist Ben Shelton, who has spent 15 hours playing en route to the last four. Such difference is a result of Swiatek’s dominance but also that men’s singles Grand Slam matches are all best of five sets, while women’s singles matches are a best of three. Semi-finalists are guaranteed $690,000 for reaching the last-four meaning that the Pole has earned a stunning $115,000 an hour for her efforts on court. Meanwhile, Shelton has earned $46,000 for his troubles – a stunning difference between the pair who are in the same stage of the tournament. Although, the American has played difficult opponents so far in Melbourne with the likes of Gael Monfils, 16th seed Lorenzo Musetti and Lorenzo Sonego all conquered so far. Swiatek has won five Grand Slams at just 23 years of age Swiatek’s quickest match was completed in 59 minutes against Eva Lys While it must be said that Swiatek has not faced any troubling matches, with Navarro her only top 10 opponent and every other player not even being seeded. Ultimately, such lopsided results stem from her dominance on the women’s tour – Swiatek has 29 6-0 set wins (bagels) at Grand Slams. She will also now enter the semi-finals with a huge weight off her shoulders after it was recently announced that the World Anti-Doping Agency will not appeal her doping case. WADA said it would not take a case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, something they are doing for men’s world No.1 Jannik Sinner. “For sure I’m just satisfied that I can get a closure, kind of, and I can just move on and finish this whole process, because I just want to play tennis and focus on the tournament,” Swiatek said. The dominant star, who has already faced a one-month suspension, can now focus on winning a sixth major and she will first have Maddison Keys in her way as she bids to reach the final. Should she win over Keys and current defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcome Paula Badosa, a mouth-watering clash between the World No.1 and World No.2 will delight fans.
How much could you earn in just six hours of work?
Iga Swiatek has racked up a stunning cheque after reaching the Australian Open semi-finals in speedy fashion.
There is not much going wrong for the 23-year-old currently, a last-four appearance in Melbourne coupled with her doping allegation being settled, the Pole is enjoying the best of tennis lately.
Despite five Grand Slams, the world No.2 has never won the Australian Open title but after racing to victory inside an hour and half against Emma Navarro, she is displaying scintillating form.
Dropping just 14 games in five matches, bagelling her opponents at least three times and playing just six hours on court, the Polish superstar is on a mission to win her first Slam Down Under.
It was only days ago, Swiatek thrashed British tennis star Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in a victory that reminded the tennis world, the level between two players who broke through at similar times.
“On the tennis court, I need to be ruthless, although this word is often understood by people as something negative,” she said after her win over Navarro.
The six hours on court the 2024 French Open champion has had is vastly different to her fellow semi-finalist Ben Shelton, who has spent 15 hours playing en route to the last four.
Such difference is a result of Swiatek’s dominance but also that men’s singles Grand Slam matches are all best of five sets, while women’s singles matches are a best of three.
Semi-finalists are guaranteed $690,000 for reaching the last-four meaning that the Pole has earned a stunning $115,000 an hour for her efforts on court.
Meanwhile, Shelton has earned $46,000 for his troubles – a stunning difference between the pair who are in the same stage of the tournament.
Although, the American has played difficult opponents so far in Melbourne with the likes of Gael Monfils, 16th seed Lorenzo Musetti and Lorenzo Sonego all conquered so far.
While it must be said that Swiatek has not faced any troubling matches, with Navarro her only top 10 opponent and every other player not even being seeded.
Ultimately, such lopsided results stem from her dominance on the women’s tour – Swiatek has 29 6-0 set wins (bagels) at Grand Slams.
She will also now enter the semi-finals with a huge weight off her shoulders after it was recently announced that the World Anti-Doping Agency will not appeal her doping case.
WADA said it would not take a case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, something they are doing for men’s world No.1 Jannik Sinner.
“For sure I’m just satisfied that I can get a closure, kind of, and I can just move on and finish this whole process, because I just want to play tennis and focus on the tournament,” Swiatek said.
The dominant star, who has already faced a one-month suspension, can now focus on winning a sixth major and she will first have Maddison Keys in her way as she bids to reach the final.
Should she win over Keys and current defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overcome Paula Badosa, a mouth-watering clash between the World No.1 and World No.2 will delight fans.
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