Iga Swiatek Advances US Open with Dominant First-Round Win

Iga Swiatek began her 2025 U.S. Open campaign with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Emiliana Arango, demonstrating her strong form following recent successes including her first Wimbledon title and a Cincinnati Open win. The No. 2 seed maintained control by winning 23 of 26 first serves and outpacing Arango 26-5 in winners, reflecting her solid baseline play and composure. Swiatek's resurgence has been attributed in part to her partnership with coach Wim Fissette, whose technical adjustments helped her rebound after challenges including a serving suspension due to a contaminated melatonin batch. With a chance to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2012 to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in the same year, Swiatek also stands to regain the world No. 1 ranking depending on Aryna Sabalenka's performance. She will next face Suzan Lamens as she advances in the tournament. Swiatek's consistent dominance and recent string of victories underscore her status among the leading women in tennis today.