Italian Open 2021 Finals LIVE: Iga Swiatek wins in straight sets, Karolina Pliskova suffers worst defeat – What comes as a huge shock to the Tennis fans across the globe, World No. 15 Iga Swiatek defeated Karolina Pliskova in the finals of the Italian Open in a one-sided contest. The Poland-based player defeated the Czech 6-0, 6-0 as the latter could even off the mark on the night of the finals. Pliskova seemed to have a nightmare on the clay court. The match lasted for just 45 minutes, Swiatek won the opening set in just 20 wins. Notably, the latter had won two matches in a day to reach the final.
“I’m really, really happy,” said an emotional Swiatek.
“I’m overwhelmed, at the beginning of this tournament I would not have dreamed of winning it.”
“I will just quickly forget about today,” said Pliskova, the world number nine, who was playing in her third consecutive Rome final.
“I’ve had some great matches here, in the past I did well.”
INCREDIBLE.
šµš± @iga_swiatek claims her first WTA 1000 title with a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory over Pliskova in Rome!#IBI21 pic.twitter.com/ilM8BSPTzY
ā wta (@WTA) May 16, 2021
Match Info
Ninth-seed Karolina Pliskova faced 19-year-old Iga Swiatek in the finals of the Italian Open 2021. Pliskova was the champion of the Italian showpiece tennis event in 2019 and runners up last year. She was expected to go after another title. On the other hand, Swiatek was coming on the back of straight victories in the quarterfinals and semifinals.
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Italian Open Finals (Pliskova vs Swiatek LIVE)
Time: 6:00 PMĀ IST
Venue: Rome, Italy
When will be Iga Swiatek vs Karolina Pliskova Played LIVE?
Sunday, 16 May 2021
What Time LIVE match will begin?Ā
6:00 PM IST, 2.30 pm local time, 12.30 pm GMT, 8.30 am EST
Which venue will host Iga Swiatek vs Karolina Pliskova’s match?
Italian Open Finals LIVE women’s singles will be played in Rome, Italy
LIVE stream
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Italian Open Finals LIVE Prize money:
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