US Open: Iga Swiatek storms into the third round in New York after easy win over Sloane Stephens

01.09.2022 - 23:51 eurosport.com

Iga Swiatek is into the third round of the US Open after racing past Sloane Stephens 6-3 6-2 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The world No.

1, bidding to win the American Grand Slam for the first time in her career, was too good from the baseline for the 2017 US Open champion and swept past her American opponent in one hour and 14 minutes.

Ad Swiatek will play American Lauren Davis next after she beat the No. 28 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 0-6 6-4 7-6(5). US Open'I can't imagine what she must feel' — Swiatek amazed by Serena's coolnessYESTERDAY AT 21:47 For Swiatek it was the first time she had ever played on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

She said it was a «dream come true» to play on the main court. She said in her post-match interview: «I just tried to have the same kind of motivation and attitude as on any other court as it's the best way for me to perform well but for sure it’s a lot.

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Robert Lewandowski has hailed his compatriot Iga Swiatek after the Pole stormed to victory at the US Open.

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Iga Swiatek holds off Ons Jabeur rally to win US Open women’s singles

Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur entered Arthur Ashe Stadium as the two best players in the world, the ones who have outperformed the rest of the field this year. Yet by the end of the match, the reality was much simpler. Jabeur gave all she could, she forced her way back into the match from the verge of a crushing defeat, but Swiatek remains the singular dominant force in the sport.