Iga Świątek advances to US Open second round against Podoroska

The No. 8 seed defeated Wang Xiyu 6-2, 6-3 and will face Nadia Podoroska on September 2. Świątek’s 80% first-serve-point success, 25th US Open match win and 28-match Grand Slam opening-round streak reinforce her strong position, while preview coverage gives her an overwhelming advantage.