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Swiatek wins first match since US Open as Tomljanovic retires

Iga Swiatek has won seven WTA titles, including two majors, this year. ©AFP

Ostrava (Czech Republic) (AFP) - Iga Swiatek won her first match since clinching the US Open title on Wednesday as Ajla Tomljanovic retired injured from their second-round tie in Ostrava.

The world number one was leading 7-5, 2-2 in a tight encounter when the Australian quit, shortly after clutching her knee in pain.

"It was a great match and it's unfortunate that something happened -- I hope she's going to recover quickly," said Swiatek.

The Pole won her third Grand Slam title, and second of the year, at Flushing Meadows last month with a straight-sets victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the final.

"I've had a three-week break from playing matches, and after such an intense time it seems like a lot," she said.

"I felt like I need to get back to the rhythm, and it wasn't easy."

Swiatek edged a close first set with a break in the 12th game.

Tomljanovic, who reached both the Wimbledon and US Open quarter-finals this season, came back from a break down early in the second set before retiring.

Swiatek will face either American Caty McNally or Czech home hope Karolina Muchova in the quarter-finals.

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