Tennis: Poland’s Świątek eases into China Open quarterfinals

Poland's Iga Świątek has advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, with a straight-sets win over 19-year-old American Iva Jovic.

Polish tennis player Iga Świątek

Photo: EPA/JESSICA LEE

Świątek, a former world No. 1, beat Jovic 6-1, 6-3 in the last 16 of the women's singles in the Chinese capital on Wednesday, dominating the American teenager throughout the match, public broadcaster Polish Radio's IAR news agency reported.

TOP LEVEL PERFORMANCE ⭐️ @iga_swiatek produces a stellar performance to defeat Jovic in straight sets and move into the quarterfinals in Beijing! #ChinaOpen https://t.co/YE9xzoGjcm

— wta (@WTA) October 7, 2026

The 25-year-old Pole, now ranked eighth in the world, will next face Elise Mertnes of Belgium for a place in the semifinals of the hard-court tournament.

Secured the W with an ace 🔥 @elise_mertens defeats Gauff in Beijing to move on to the quarterfinals! #ChinaOpen https://t.co/sCJIVHvH4z

— wta (@WTA) October 7, 2026

Świątek in August won the Canadian Open hard-court event in Toronto, claiming her 26th career title.

The 2026 China Open in Beijing runs until Sunday.

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Source: IAR/PAP