Iga Świątek defeats Marie Bouzkova and advances to the fourth round of the US Open
Quick Look
- Iga Świątek defeated Marie Bouzkova 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-3) in the third round of the women's singles at the US Open in New York.
- The Pole retained her chance for the title as the only Polish representative in the tournament.
- Previously, she defeated Qinwen Zheng, against whom she has a 7-1 record, and her only defeat took place in the semifinals of the Olympic Games in Paris.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Iga Świątek is the current number 8 in the world and the defending champion from the French Open 2024. The US Open is one of the four Grand Slam tournaments in tennis.
Iga Świątek's next rival will be Qinwen Zheng, with whom she has a 7-1 record. Her only defeat was in the semi-finals of the Olympic Games in Paris. Earlier on Saturday, the Chinese won against the 22nd seeded American Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5. Zheng was already losing 0:5 in the third set and saved the match ball.
Świątek is the only Pole remaining in the singles competition. Maja Chwalińska, Magdalena Fręch and Magda Linette were eliminated in the first round.
On Saturday, Maja Chwalińska and Magda Linette were eliminated in the second round of the doubles Grand Slam tournament US Open in New York. Polish tennis players lost to Hungarian Anna Bondar and Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina 6:3, 3:6, 3:6.
Match result of the 3rd round of women's singles:
Iga Świątek (Poland, 8) - Marie Bouzkova (Czech Republic, 25) 7:6 (7-3), 7:6 (7-3).
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Iga Świątek will win her next match and advance to the quarterfinals of the US Open
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Iga Świątek maintain her form in the next rounds?
- Who will be her next opponent in the fourth round?
