Despite Wang's steady improvement in recent months, Swiatek's excellent recent form gives the Pole a clear advantage heading into this clash.
Swiatek Targets Another Confident Start At The US Open
- Swiatek has not suffered an opening-round exit at a Grand Slam since 2019.
- She has a 15–1 record against players outside the Top 50.
- Wang has a 1–9 career record against Top 10 players.
- She has a 2–3 record in first-round matches at the US Open.
HTH - Iga Swiatek leads 2-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Olympics – Paris | R16 | Clay | Iga Swiatek | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2024 | Madrid WTA | R2 | Clay | Iga Swiatek | 6-1, 6-4 |
Swiatek Brings Renewed Momentum to New York
Iga Swiatek has found her best level in recent weeks, producing impressive results by winning the title in Toronto and reaching the semifinals in Cincinnati. She will now look to continue that momentum at the US Open.
This marks an impressive resurgence for the Pole, who had struggled to consistently produce her best tennis and make deep runs earlier in the season. Her inability to defend the Wimbledon title also cost her significant ranking points and pushed her outside the Top 5.
This is her eighth main-draw appearance at the US Open, and she has cleared the opening-round hurdle in all seven of her previous appearances, including winning the title in 2022.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Poland |
| Age | Born 31 May 2001 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 8 |
| Career High | No. 1 (04 April 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 4 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 26 |
Wang's Remarkable Rise Continues After Injury Comeback
Xiyu Wang started her season only in March after recovering from an injury and was ranked outside the Top 200 at the time. She has since produced impressive results at lower-level events, recording six semifinal or better results.
That momentum gave her the confidence to extend her success to the main tour. She has played five tour-level events this year, with three ending without a main-draw win, but her fourth-round runs at the French Open and Cincinnati helped push her back inside the Top 100.
This is her sixth appearance at the US Open, and she holds a 2-3 record in opening-round matches here, notably reaching the third round in 2023.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Age | Born 28 March 2001 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 82 |
| Career High | No. 49 (09 January 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 62 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 1 |