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Iga Swiatek advances to the third round of the US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:23 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Iga Swiatek advances to the third round of the US Open

Summary

Iga Swiatek secured a spot in the third round of the US Open on Thursday by defeating Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2. The Polish star faced a brief challenge while serving at 5-3 in the opening set but ultimately required one hour and 11 minutes to conclude the match. Swiatek is currently attempting to build on a recent title win in Toronto after a title defense effort in Cincinnati fell short. Men’s top seed Alexander Zverev is scheduled for a second-round match against Quentin Halys during the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Other marquee matchups on the Thursday slate include Naomi Osaka facing Katerina Siniakova and Coco Gauff taking on Paula Badosa. Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva are also set for second-round competition.

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Status Watch

•Iga Swiatek defeated Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2 in one hour and 11 minutes.
•Swiatek saved four break points during the first set.
•Alexander Zverev plays Quentin Halys in the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
•Naomi Osaka competes against Katerina Siniakova early in the schedule.
•Coco Gauff is scheduled to face Paula Badosa in a women's singles match.

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5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Former champ Swiatek eases into US Open third round

What they're saying

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Former champion Iga Swiatek marched into the third round of the US Open on Thursday as men's top seed Alexander Zverev eyed the next step in his bid for a first title at Flushing Meadows.In other marquee matches Thursday, reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina takes on Spain's Jessica Bouzas and French Open winner Mirra Andreeva plays Eva Lys. bb/js
— Yahoo Sports

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