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World No.
2 Iga Swiatek underlined her credentials as one of the top contenders at this year’s US Open with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 win over Ekaterina Alexandrova.
The match lasted just 61 minutes, showcasing Swiatek’s relentless baseline play and improved net game.
She struck 21 winners to just 13 unforced errors and won every point when she approached the net, highlighting her growing versatility on hard courts.
Swiatek’s determination was also clear immediately after the match, as she was seen texting her coach to book a practice court to maintain her momentum.
The 24-year-old has already secured four French Open titles and lifted the US Open trophy in 2022, cementing her reputation as a multi-surface champion.
After an uneven summer that included both high expectations and occasional disappointments, her performance against Alexandrova restored confidence in her ability to dominate on the sport’s biggest stages.
Swiatek admitted that at the start of the match she struggled to find her rhythm, but once in her ‘bubble,’ she was able to control play with precision and confidence.
With a quarter-final clash against either Amanda Anisimova or Beatriz Haddad Maia ahead, Swiatek remains focused on maintaining her level.
Her consistency, combined with her resilience in pressure situations, continues to make her one of the most formidable forces in the women’s game.
Fans and pundits alike see her as a favourite not only to reach the final but to lift her second US Open crown.