Iga Swiatek Secures US Open Round of 16 Spot After Comeback Win

Iga Swiatek overcame a difficult start to defeat Anna Kalinskaya 7-6(2), 6-4 in the third round of the U.S. Open, marking her fifth consecutive year reaching the tournament's Round of 16. Despite struggling early and facing a 5-1 deficit, Swiatek displayed resilience by saving four set points in the first set and breaking Kalinskaya's serve late in the second to secure the win, improving her Grand Slam match wins in 2025 to 20. The match was marked by numerous unforced errors and double faults from both players, emphasizing Swiatek's determination over flawless play. She will face 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the fourth round. Similarly, world number one Jannik Sinner also showed grit by coming back from a set down to win his match, extending his unbeaten streak in hardcourt Grand Slams to 24 matches. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka, the tournament's top seed, continued her dominant form by defeating Leylah Fernandez and extending her Open Era record with 18 consecutive tiebreak wins, highlighting the competitive depth at the U.S. Open this year.