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Swiatek advances to China Open quarterfinals after defeating Jovic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:33 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Swiatek advances to China Open quarterfinals after defeating Jovic
Summary

Iga Swiatek reached the quarterfinals of the China Open in Beijing by defeating 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday. Swiatek capitalized on breaking Jovic's serve twice in the final four games of the match. The eighth-seeded Swiatek is set to face either third-seeded Coco Gauff or Elise Mertens in the next round. Gauff, who has faced scrutiny on social media following a controversial moment in her previous match, will compete against Mertens later on Wednesday.

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  • •Swiatek defeated Jovic 6-1, 6-3 in the fourth round.
  • •Swiatek broke Jovic's serve twice late in the match.
  • •Swiatek will play either Gauff or Mertens next.
  • •Gauff has faced negative comments after her last match.
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  • 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Swiatek surges past 18-year-old Iva Jovic to reach China Open quarterfinals
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BEIJING (AP) — Iga Swiatek broke Iva Jovic's serve twice in the last four games to beat the 18-year-old American 6-1, 6-3 on Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals of the China Open. 8-seeded Swiatek will next play either third-seeded Coco Gauff or Elise Mertens in the WTA 1000 tennis tournament in Beijing.

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