DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iga Swiatek, the second seed, made a strong impression in the Dubai Open by securing her place in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. In her match against Dayana Yastremska from Ukraine, the Polish athlete showcased her skills, winning with a score of 7-5, 6-0. Swiatek’s next opponent will be determined from the matchup between Peyton Sterns and Mirra Andreeva.

Meanwhile, two notable competitors faced early exits from the tournament. Fourth-seeded Jasmine Paolini fell to Sofia Kenin, losing decisively with a score of 6-4, 6-0. During the second set of her match in this significant WTA 1,000 event, Paolini unfortunately sustained an injury to her right ankle, which severely hampered her agility on the court. Overcome with emotion, Paolini required a medical timeout, during which her ankle was stabilized. However, the injury ultimately prevented her from mounting a successful challenge against Kenin. Kenin will be looking to continue her momentum when she competes in the quarterfinals against either Elena Rybakina or Paula Badosa.

Additionally, Jessica Pegula, who held the fifth seed, was eliminated by Linda Noskova. The Czech player managed a tense victory with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6 (8). Noskova is poised to face off against the tournament’s top seed, Aryna Sabalenka, who is set to play Clara Tauson later on Wednesday.