Iga Świątek secured a straightforward victory over Nadia Podoroska in the second round of the 2026 US Open, advancing to the third round without facing a single break point. The match, lasting just 71 minutes, concluded with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-2 in favor of Świątek.
Świątek Demonstrates Commanding Hard-Court Form
The six-time Grand Slam winner controlled the encounter predominantly from the baseline, delivering an impressive 79% first-serve accuracy and converting 78% of those serves into points. Although Podoroska created three late break opportunities in the opening set, she was unable to capitalize on any of them.
Świątek’s precise shot-making was evident in her 14 winners contrasted against just 13 unforced errors, underscoring her clean and efficient performance across both sets. This victory also extended a remarkable streak unique to Świątek: she has now reached the third round in 27 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, a run stretching all the way back to the 2020 Australian Open. No other player on the men’s or women’s tour has maintained such consistency over an entire decade of major competitions.
Looking ahead, Świątek will face the tournament’s 25th seed, Marie Bouzkova, who advanced after defeating Harriet Dart 6-2, 6-2. The world No. 8 holds a flawless head-to-head record against the Czech player, winning all three of their previous encounters without dropping a set. Their most recent meeting ended with a 6-2, 6-3 victory for Świątek at the 2026 Australian Open.