NEW YORK: Iga Swiatek continued her imperious run at the U.S. Open on Monday, defeating Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to secure her place in the quarter-finals. The top-seeded Pole, who remains the only former women’s champion in the draw, has yet to drop a set in New York, showcasing her dominance on the court.
In what was her 100th Grand Slam match, the 23-year-old Swiatek was nearly untouchable, losing only four points on her first serve. Samsonova, the 16th seed, struggled to find her rhythm and was unable to create a single break point opportunity throughout the match.
