Zheng excels and leaves Swiatek without the dreamed Olympic gold

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The dream of Iga Swiatek to win the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games vanished. Qinwen Zheng descended from the sky to dethrone the world number 1 and eliminate her in the semifinals by 6-2 7-5. The Chinese player will be the first from her country to reach an Olympic final after knocking out the favorite. Zheng was a complete surprise from start to finish, playing aggressively and putting the Polish player under immense pressure. Now, Zheng awaits her opponent between Vekic or Schmiedlova, while Swiatek still has a chance to compete for the bronze. A surprising outcome from Zheng, but well-deserved after overcoming all the challenges in the match. Meanwhile, Iga faces one of her most painful defeats, losing at the Philippe Chatrier, something that hadn't happened since 2021.

The match started at a speed that accelerated like a bullet, with the Chinese dominating over a Swiatek who seemed out of her element in her own temple. Right from the beginning, the Polish player appeared nervous, facing a determined and aggressive Zheng who immediately set the tone. Though Iga managed to navigate some tough situations, the constant pressure from Zheng forced her to concede a service game due to tension-induced double faults. At that moment, the world number 1 swiftly responded to level the match, but it wasn't enough against a swift break by Zheng.

Swiatek displayed poor form, making uncharacteristic errors, while Zheng maintained her focus, accelerating towards the set's conclusion. Swiatek struggled to pose a threat against her opponent, which was unusual. The tension was palpable in her movements and expressions, as her shots lacked the usual precision. Her forehand displayed an uncharacteristic stiffness, leading to a deadly double break by Zheng.

Iga seems to rally, but Zheng extinguishes all hope

Therefore, an inconsistent Iga needed to make a mental comeback to reverse a match where Zheng felt all too comfortable. Although starting with some doubts, Swiatek quickly found herself trailing 4-0, showcasing her ability to rectify mistakes in dire situations. The Chinese player had experienced a significant mental lapse to allow such a lead, but she wasn't going to stop there. Zheng got back into the game, discarding doubts to initiate one of the great comebacks of her career.

Appearing calm on the surface, she gradually regained lost ground to level the match, dominating with precision. Zheng remained focused, while Swiatek continued to struggle with high balls. The world number 1 couldn't contain the aggression with which the Chinese player executed the match strategy. Zheng broke Swiatek at a crucial moment. Swiatek had her chances towards the end, but she couldn't prevent Zheng from achieving a milestone she seemed destined for. On to the gold!

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