Iga Świątek starts the US Open with a hard-fought victory

In the first round of the US Open, world No. 1 Iga Świątek faced Kamilla Rakhimova. The match took place on Tuesday, August 27.

Świątek started strongly, taking a 4-0 lead in the first set. However, Rakhimova managed to make it competitive, closing the gap to 5-4. Despite the challenge, Świątek secured the first set 6-4.

Rakhimova took an early lead in the second set, but Świątek quickly rallied to win three consecutive games, leading 3-1. Rakhimova fought back to equalize at 5-5, and even went ahead, but Świątek leveled the score again, forcing a tiebreak.

The tiebreak was a thrilling contest, with Świątek emerging victorious 8-6. The match lasted one hour and 56 minutes. The world No. 1 advances to the second round of the US Open, where she will face the winner of the Sevil/Shabakhara match.

US Open - First Round

Świątek vs. Rakhimova: 2-0 (6-4, 7-6)