Swiatek begins Cincinnati Open with straight-sets win over Arango
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Iga Swiatek started her Cincinnati Open campaign with a strong performance on August 16, 2026. The top seed defeated Emiliana Arango of Colombia in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, at center court. This match followed Swiatek's victory at the Toronto Open just two days earlier. She looks to build on her momentum as the tournament progresses.
- •Iga Swiatek faces Emiliana Arango in Cincinnati Open first round
- •Match concluded with a score of 6-3, 6-0
- •Swiatek played shortly after winning in Toronto
- •Next matches will test Swiatek against tougher opponents
- 10:32 PMESPN Tennis — Swiatek starts Cincinnati Open with 2-set victory
"Iga Swiatek overcame a short turnaround after winning in Toronto on Thursday to beat Colombian Emiliana Arango, 6-3, 6-0, on center court at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.
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