NEW YORK: World primary Iga Swiatek launched her US Open title defence on Monday with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1 win over Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson within the first spherical.
Swiatek, whose grip on prime spot is beneath menace from Aryna Sabalenka in New York, wanted simply 58 minutes to eliminate the 86th-ranked Peterson.
The Pole, bidding for her fifth Grand Slam title, goes on to face Daria Saville of Australia in spherical two. She is now 18-1 in first-round matches at majors.
Swiatek, whose grip on prime spot is beneath menace from Aryna Sabalenka in New York, wanted simply 58 minutes to eliminate the 86th-ranked Peterson.
The Pole, bidding for her fifth Grand Slam title, goes on to face Daria Saville of Australia in spherical two. She is now 18-1 in first-round matches at majors.
