20:35
I. Swiatek – J. Niemeier 2:4
And Niemeier defends himself again very successfully against the pressure of the opponent. Again it’s about debut, but again the outsider can hold the serve here. 4: 2 from the perspective of the Germans!
20:32
I. Swiatek – J. Niemeier 2:3
That too is a quality! Niemeier misses a huge opportunity at 30:15, but instead of quarreling, the German unpacks a service winner.
20:26
I. Swiatek – J. Niemeier 2:3
But that will give Iga Swiatek a push. The favorite secures a very safe service game and quickly shortens to 2:3.
20:25
I Swiatek – J Niemeier 1:3
After the scene just described and two debuts, the German finally gets her serve through and without her opponent having a direct chance. It can go on like this for the 23-year-old.
20:21
I. Swiatek – J. Niemeier 1:2
Niemeier is under pressure for the first time, but appears unimpressed. At full speed she fires a forehand cross right on the line. Swiatek looks very irritated because she could have had two breakballs here.
20:16
I. Swiatek – J. Niemeier 1:2
Swiatek almost secured the next breakball here. This is exactly how Swiatek can still prevent that and because the Pole follows up with a service winner, it is now 1: 2 from the point of view of the world number one.
20:11
I Swiatek – J Niemeier 0:2
Good service, the right decisions at the right moment and a fully focused appearance. Jule Niemeier makes a great impression and is sure to get her serve through.
20:09
I. Swiatek – J. Niemeier 0:1
There’s the early break for the German! Actually, Swiatek has a good length in the game, but Niemeier counters with a powerful forehand on the line. The Pole doesn’t get the ball back over the mesh again.
20:07
I. Swiatek – J. Niemeier 0:0
But Niemeier shows directly that she can be cheeky here. The German scores three points in a row because she can bring herself into the rallies with good returns and especially builds up pressure on her forehand.
20:06
I. Swiatek – J. Niemeier 0:0
Here we go! Swiatek starts with his own service and starts the match with a free point.
19:45
It can start right away!
Andrey Rublev beat Cameron Norrie in three sets. The Louis Armstrong Stadium is now ready for the next match. Iga Swiatek and Jule Niemeier will be on the pitch in just under ten minutes!
19:00
start is delayed
The match is scheduled for Court Louis Armstrong. The game between Cameron Norrie and Andrey Rublev is currently taking place there, and they will soon be in the third set. Therefore, the start of the women’s round of 16 will be delayed by at least 45 minutes.
18:50
The new star
Almost a year ago, the name Jule Niemeier might not have been known to many who only had superficial contact with tennis, but the young German is now the new hope at the DTB. With the round of 16 entry, which she reached without losing a set, she made it in her third Grand Slam for the second time in week number two.
18:36
Back on track!
Iga Swiatek had won 37 matches in a row before suffering a bitter defeat against Frenchwoman Cornet in Wimbledon. As a result, the Pole fell into a slight slump in form, from which she was now able to fight her way out. At the US Open, three smooth two-set victories. Swiatek won three games in a row for the first time since the Wimbledon defeat. A fourth will be added today.
18:20
Warm welcome!
Good evening and hello to the US Open 2022! The second week of the tournament begins this Monday in New York and there are more rounds of 16 on the schedule. Among others, Iga Swiatek meets Jule Niemeier. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m.!