Emma Navarro earned a remarkable victory over World No. 2 Iga Swiatek to reach the quarterfinals of the China Open, eliminating the top favorite with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-0. The American secures her third win against a Top-2 player and her first ever against the Pole, reaching the quarterfinals of a WTA 1000 for the first time this season.

The World No. 17 achieved one of the best wins of her career and defeated Swiatek for the first time. The Pole had a particularly error-ridden performance, ending her six-match winning streak and making an early exit in Beijing. Navarro delivered a stunning bagel (6-0) in the decisive set, frustrating the ambitions of the top title favorite.

Navarro edges tight opening set

The first set started quickly, with Swiatek saving several break points in th

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