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Tennis: Świątek battles past Kalinskaya to reach US Open last 16

31.08.2025 10:30
Polish tennis star Iga Świątek claimed her spot in the US Open last 16 with a hard-fought 7-6, 6-4 win over Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya on Saturday.
Iga Świątek of Poland reacts to winning her match against Anna Kalinskaya of Russia during the third round of the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 30 August 2025.
Iga Świątek of Poland reacts to winning her match against Anna Kalinskaya of Russia during the third round of the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 30 August 2025.Photo: Photo: EPA/SARAH YENESEL

The second seed recovered from a 2-5 deficit in the opening set, saving four set points before dominating the tiebreak.

Kalinskaya’s 11 double faults proved costly as Świątek sealed the victory in just under three hours.

Świątek, the 2022 champion, will next face 13th-seeded Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova, who comfortably beat Germany’s Laura Siegemund 6-0, 6-1.

Meanwhile, Poland's Kamil Majchrzak retired from the tournament due to injury in the third round, ending his run following a previous upset victory over ninth seed Karen Khachanov.

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Source: PAP