The nail-biter moments are what tennis is all about! Iga Swiatek just survived a scare of her own in round two of the US Open against world No. 66 Suzan Lamens! But with six Grand Slam titles, including her 2022 US Open crown, Swiatek knows exactly how to handle the high stakes and the pressure that comes with it. She’s fresh off her maiden WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open and a straight-sets win in round one (6-1, 6-2) that marked her 65th consecutive first-round victory! Now, after another win, she’s feeling the tension and confidence to take on the US Open!
On Thursday, the Pole battled through three tough sets, taking the match 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, overcoming a scare at Arthur Ashe Stadium. When asked about the challenging second set, Iga didn’t mince words. “Well, I started better in previous s