World No. 2 Iga Swiatlek attacked the quarterfinals of the women’s Single US Open 2025 with a commanding performance on Monday 1 September. The Polish star swept around Russian eco-eco-eaterina 6-3, 6-1 at the stage of Louis Armstrong.
With the victory, Swiato became the youngest woman by Maria Sharap in 2005 to achieve the quarterfinals of all four Grand Slams in one season. Its display against Alexander was a model of accuracy and control: it gained 71 percent of points for its first portion (20/28), transformed 5 out of 8 turns and controlled the return game by gaining 73 percent of its opponent’s second portion.
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The match lasted only 64 minutes, reflecting Swiatek’s relentless pace and pressure. After victory, 2022 US Open Champion admitted that the clay remains its favorite surface, but said that she was increasingly enjoying competition on all surfaces as her trust grows.
“Well, now I like all of them who feel a little strange. Of course, the season of clay courts has always been my favorite, but the pressure around it makes things harder. Sometimes it is easier to enjoy surfaces that are harder to play because you have more freedom to make mistakes and still accept them.”
“It really matters – every month feels different. Frankly, I believe I can play well on any surface if I feel good with my game and my thinking. I am confident right now and I just want to play strongly all year.”
Champion 2022 will now be waiting for her next challenge and face the winners of the fourth clash between BeatDad Maia and American Amanda Anisim.
Felix brushes aside the reverse
Felix Auger-Alissime booked its place in the quarterfinals with a confident direct victory over 15. Andrey Rublev seed, sealed the match 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 at the Arthur Ash stadium on Monday 1 September. The result gives him his best Grand Slam running and his strongest in the US at 2021 at 20211.
Deployed on 25, Auger-aliassime released a sharp versatile display. He burned 13 aces, limited to just four double mistakes and hit 42 winners against Rublevov 22. His victory was built on a strong portion and bold beating from the baseline.
After lagging behind with the early break in the opening set, the Canadian recovered quickly, turned the driving road and maintained control for the rest of the competition.
“It’s my first time I played Arthur Ash in a few years, and it’s even better than for the first time. At that time, I was still on my way up. I’ve been facing failures-found, fighting confidence now. I feel in it that I feel in it at age.
Felix will be against Australian Alex de Minaur, who defeated Switzerland Leandro Riedi 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in two hours and 16 minutes at the Arthur Ash stadium.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
September 2, 2025
