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Iga Swiatek shares what she and Francisco Roig are currently working on as she reaches Beijing quarter-finals

Polish tennis star **Iga Świątek** continued her strong campaign at the 2026 China Open, advancing to the quarterfinals with a commanding 6-1, 6-3 victory over American qualifier **Iva Jović**. The eighth seed and 2023 champion now faces a potential clash with Belgian veteran **Elise Mertens**, who also secured her spot in the last eight by defeating top-ranked American **Coco Gauff** in straight sets (6-3, 6-3).

Świątek’s dominance over Jović—her third win in as many matches—reinforces her bid to reclaim the title she won just last year, though she’ll need to navigate a field that includes rising talents like **Elina Svitolina** and **Zheng Qinwen**, who also reached the quarterfinals with strong performances.

Beyond the court, Świątek and her coach **Francisco Roig** have reportedly been focusing on refining her serve-and-volley approach, a key weapon in her 2023 triumph. The Spanish coach, known for his tactical adjustments, has worked closely with Świątek to adapt to the faster surfaces of Asia, though she’ll need to maintain her consistency against a deep field that includes former champions and aggressive baseliners.

With the tournament’s top seeds still in contention, Świątek’s path to a second consecutive title remains wide open—though her early dominance suggests she’s ready to make another deep run in Beijing.

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