Itwas Iga Swiatek’s first win under new coach Francisco Roig, who was previously part of Rafael Nadal’s coaching team. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Iga Swiatek cruised to a straight-sets victory over Laura Siegemund on Wednesday in Stuttgart in her opening match of the clay-court season and first under new coach Francisco Roig.

The former World No. 1, whose previous outing was a surprise early exit at the hands of compatriot Magda Linette at the Miami Open last month, saw off home hope Siegemund 6-2, 6-3 in the last 16.

Swiatek parted ways with Wim Fissette following her second-round loss in Miami before linking up with Roig, who was part of Rafael Nadal’s coaching team for many years.

The six-time Grand Slam champion has struggled for form so far this season, failing to reach a semi-final.

But Swiatek looked at home back on clay, the surface on which she has won 10 WTA titles including four French Open trophies, easily swatting aside Siegemund.

The Pole, who received a first-round bye as the third seed, broke serve five times in total as Siegemund never threatened an upset.

Swiatek will face either Alycia Parks or Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals.

Andreeva claimed a battling 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 win in the first round to eliminate reigning champion Jelena Ostapenko, while American Parks defeated Germany’s Noma Noha Akugue in straight sets.

Published on Apr 16, 2026