In a swift and dominating performance, Iga Swiatek, the reigning champion and top seed from Poland, showed no mercy to her close friend Kaja Juvan at the U.S. Open. Swiatek secured her place in the tournament’s fourth round by defeating the Slovenian qualifier with a resounding score of 6-0, 6-1, all within a mere 49 minutes.

Swiatek’s impressive run at this year’s U.S. Open is underscored by the fact that she has only dropped a total of nine games throughout the competition. Her formidable presence on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tour has been evident, as she has delivered a staggering 19 sets with a 6-0 scoreline against her opponents this year.

Swiatek’s next challenge awaits in the the match with the 20th-seeded Jelena Ostapenko from Latvia. Ostapenko showcased her resilience by staging a comeback against American Bernarda Pera, ultimately winning the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Swiatek’s clash with Ostapenko promises to be an exciting showdown between two formidable players on the tennis circuit, and fans can anticipate an electrifying match when these talented athletes meet on the court.