Swiatek beats Bouzkova 7-6, 6-3 to reach US Open quarterfinals

Iga Swiatek advanced to the US Open quarterfinals on September 5 by defeating Marie Bouzkova 7-6, 7-6 in a tightly contested third-round match that required tiebreaks in both sets. The Polish eighth seed, the 2022 US Open champion, powered through the hard-fought encounter at Flushing Meadows to extend her remarkable Grand Slam consistency.

Swiatek, seeded eighth at this year’s tournament, extended her head-to-head record against Bouzkova to 3-0 with the victory. The match showcased Swiatek’s ability to win close contests on hard courts, where she has demonstrated particular strength throughout her career.

A tennis player in mid-serve on a hard court, concentrated expression, sweat visible, opponent blurred in the background, natural stadium lighting

The win marked another milestone in Swiatek’s historic streak. She has now reached the third round or better at 27 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, beginning with the 2020 Australian Open. According to Yahoo Sports, she is the only player, male or female, to have reached the third round at every Grand Slam tournament this decade.

Swiatek’s path through the 2026 US Open has been methodical. She opened the tournament with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Xiyu Wang in the first round, then defeated Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2 in the second round to reach the third round for the 27th time in succession at a major championship.

A tournament bracket board showing advancing players, stadium seats visible in soft focus, overhead angle

The Polish star won her first and only US Open title in 2022, when she defeated Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) in the final. That championship was part of a dominant 2022 season in which she became the first woman since 2016 to win two major titles in a single year. Her consistency at the majors since then has been unmatched, with no second-round exits across 27 consecutive Grand Slam appearances.

Sources

BBC Sport — Live match coverage and final score of Swiatek vs. Bouzkova third round
ESPN — Tournament results and Swiatek’s 2026 US Open progression
Yahoo Sports — Swiatek’s 27-consecutive Grand Slam third-round streak and historic achievement
The Sports Encounter — Confirmation of Swiatek’s Grand Slam consistency record
WTA Tennis — Head-to-head record between Swiatek and Bouzkova
US Open Official — 2022 US Open championship details and Swiatek’s title win

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