The Czech has raised her level considerably, but Swiatek's record against her and experience against top players make the Pole the favorite to progress.
Swiatek Looks To Extend Her Czech Winning Streak
- Swiatek is 5–1 in third-round matches at the US Open.
- She is currently on an 18-match winning streak against Czech opponents.
- Bouzkova has a 3–4 career record in Grand Slam third-round matches.
- She is currently on a 12-match losing streak against Top 10 players.
HTH - Iga Swiatek leads 3-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Australian Open | 2R | Hard | Iga Swiatek | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 2025 | Wuhan | 2R | Hard | Iga Swiatek | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 2024 | French Open | 3R | Clay | Iga Swiatek | 6-4, 6-2 |
Swiatek Eyes Another Deep Run in New York
Iga Swiatek defeated Nadia Podoroska in straight sets to reach the third round at the US Open, winning 6-3, 6-2. She saved all four break points she faced and converted three of the four opportunities she created during the match.
This is Swiatek's seventh consecutive third-round appearance at the US Open. Apart from her defeat to Victoria Azarenka, she has won her other five matches at this stage and will be looking to continue that strong record in New York.
The 25-year-old struggled to make deep runs earlier this year and failed to defend several ranking points, which saw her drop out of the Top 5. However, she has raised her level since the start of the North American swing, winning the title in Toronto and reaching the semifinals in Cincinnati.
Overall, Swiatek has a 22-5 record in Grand Slam third-round matches. She most recently lost at this stage against Alexandra Eala at Wimbledon and will be looking for a better result this week as she targets a sixth consecutive second-week appearance in New York.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland |
| Age | Born 31 May 2001 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 8 |
| Career High | No. 1 (4 April 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 4 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 26 |
Bouzkova Reaches the Third Round With Confidence
Marie Bouzkova dispatched both of her opponents, Harriet Dart and Elsa Jacquemot, comfortably to reach the third round at the US Open. She has not lost more than two games in any of the four sets she has played so far.
With these wins, Bouzkova has matched her best result at the US Open. She had previously reached the third round here only once, losing to Ons Jabeur after taking the opening set, and now faces another tough opponent in the next round.
The Czech struggled significantly early this year and did not record multiple wins at an event until March. However, she improved her level from the start of the clay-court swing, winning titles in Bogota and Nottingham before reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon and Cincinnati.
Bouzkova has a 3-4 record in Grand Slam third-round matches and has won only one of her last five matches at this stage. She now faces one of the toughest possible opponents as she looks to reach the second week in New York for the first time.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | Born 21 July 1998 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 26 |
| Career High | No. 21 (13 July 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 23 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 4 |