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Swiatek Reaches US Open Fourth Round After Tight Victory

Iga Swiatek won a close tennis match at the US Open.

She beat Maria Bouzkova in two sets.

Both sets were decided by tiebreakers.

Swiatek won both tiebreakers by the same score.

Bouzkova took an early lead in each set but could not keep it.

Swiatek said the match was physical and made harder by wind.

She has recently won a tournament in Toronto and feels her confidence is returning.

Her next opponent could be Zheng Qinwen, who made a big comeback against Madison Keys.

Key facts

Result: Iga Swiatek defeated Maria Bouzkova 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/3).
Round: Swiatek advanced to the US Open fourth round.
Seedings: Swiatek was seeded eighth and Bouzkova was seeded 25th.
Swiatek’s 2026 form: She reached her first final of 2026 and won the Toronto title.
Potential next opponent: Swiatek could face Zheng Qinwen in the fourth round.
Zheng’s result: Zheng Qinwen defeated Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5.
Zheng’s ranking context: Zheng entered qualifying after her ranking fell during a longer-than-expected recovery from elbow surgery.

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