The encounter between both last year's quarterfinalists was a highly anticipated one but it was Pegula who prevailed over the 2021 Roland Garros champion after a match that lasted one hour and 41 minutes
Swiatek, who was named Newcomer of the Year in 2020, had an exceptional season in 2022, leading the way in terms of finals appearances, awards won and matches won. She was crowned winner at eight tournaments, including six in a row and a 37-match winning streak.
The Kudermetova-Mertens pair came back from 7-2 down in the match-tiebreak to defeat the duo of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 4-6, [11-9].
Playing just their third tournament together as a team, Zhang and Mertens needed one hour and 42 minutes to successfully fend off a comeback by the Americans 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
Paris [France], May 23 (ANI): French teenager Diane Parry dethroned defending champion and No.2 seed Barbora Krejcikova on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the ongoing French Open 2022 on Monday.
Doha [Qatar], February 23 (ANI): The number 8 seed Ons Jabeur reached her second Qatar Open quarterfinal after coming from a break down in the third set to beat Tereza Martincova.
Dubai [UAE], February 15 (ANI): Former champion Simona Halep, the number six seed Iga Swiatek and number two seed Barbora Krejcikova were all victorious in straight sets in their Dubai Tennis Championships openers on Monday.