Iga Świątek advanced to the fourth round of the US Open after defeating Czech player Marie Bouzkova, according to coverage from Polsat Sport. The victory on the hard courts at Flushing Meadows extends Świątek’s dominant head-to-head record against Bouzkova, maintaining a streak where the Polish player has never dropped a set to her opponent across four career meetings.
US Open Clash and Head-to-Head History
The third-round encounter tested Świątek’s resilience on the New York hard courts as she fought through tight exchanges before closing out the match in straight sets. Bouzkova pushed the competitor during intense baseline rallies, but Świątek relied on aggressive forehands and tactical depth to neutralize the challenge. Prior to this Flushing Meadows meeting, the pair had met three times—at Roland Garros in 2024, Wuhan in 2025, and the Australian Open in 2026—with Świątek winning every previous encounter 2:0, according to Polsat Sport.
North American Hard Court Momentum
The recent hard-court swing has marked a strong resurgence for the Polish star. According to Polsat Sport, Świątek secured her first title in 11 months by winning the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, followed by a strong run to the semifinals of the subsequent WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati. Entering the final Grand Slam of the season as the eighth seed, Świątek opened her New York campaign with straight-set victories over China’s Xiyu Wang and Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska before facing Bouzkova.
Did You Know?
Before her third-round match against Marie Bouzkova at Flushing Meadows, Iga Świątek had won all three of her previous career encounters against the Czech player without dropping a single set, a statistic highlighted by Polsat Sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Iga Świątek defeat in the third round of the US Open?
According to Polsat Sport, Świątek defeated Czech player Marie Bouzkova in the third round.
What is Iga Świątek’s seeding at the US Open?
Świątek entered the tournament as the eighth seed, according to Polsat Sport reports.
What recent hard-court titles has Świątek won?
According to Polsat Sport, Świątek recently won the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, claiming her first title in 11 months.
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