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

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. It’s a dream come true.

»I remember when I was a junior and I came on the highest stand to watch Serena [Williams]. «I remember these matches were great for me to watch. And just being in the stadium here, downstairs, not up there is awesome so yeah.

I'm really happy with all the progress I have made.» US Open LIVE 'It was difficult to cope' — Tearful Kontaveit on facing Serena's crowd Swiatek enjoyed a bright start when she broke Stephens at the first attempt in the opening set, but a hearty response followed from the American to close the gap and prevent the Pole galloping into a dominant lead. Stephens struggled with her consistency on the serve and the tournament favourite took full advantage, producing some thumping returns to force Stephens off court and regain a two-game lead, breaking her opponent at the fourth time of asking. The 21-year-old