New York, Aug. 26 -- World No. 2 and second seed Iga Swiatek of Poland cruised into the second round of the US Open with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Colombia's Emiliana Arango today, needing just over an hour in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The 2022 champion wasted no time stamping her authority, racing through the first set in under half an hour with 10 winners, while Arango struggled to find her rhythm and failed to record a single winner.
Swiatek maintained relentless pressure in the second set, breaking early when Arango sliced a backhand into the net. Although the Colombian notched her first ace of the match, Swiatek quickly regained control, brushing aside any danger when down 0-30 on serve at 4-1. The Pole's consistency and depth pr...