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Iga Swiatek solidified her position as the world\u2019s premier player with a decisive 6-4, 6-3 win over Croatia\u2019s Petra Martic at Wimbledon on Thursday, marking her 21st consecutive match victory.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old from Poland, who claimed victories at the Madrid and Rome Opens and the Roland Garros title, smoothly transitioned to the Wimbledon grass, advancing to the third round.<\/p>\n
Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion who has yet to surpass the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, appeared at ease on the Centre Court turf, despite Martic challenging her with powerful serves and strokes.<\/p>\n
Martic, who is ten years older than Swiatek and the world\u2019s 85th ranked player, took a fall and required medical attention after the seventh game of the opening set but continued to play without visible hindrance.<\/p>\n
Swiatek secured the first set at her initial break point with an aggressive forehand that forced Martic to hit the net.<\/p>\n
In the second set\u2019s eighth game, Swiatek broke Martic\u2019s serve, gained match point with a commanding forehand winner, and sealed the match with a serve that Martic returned into the net.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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