US Open 2025: Iga Swiatek's Quest For 2nd Title Continues As She Enters Quarterfinals

Last Updated:September 02, 2025, 08:08 IST

Iga Swiatek has reached the last eight or better at all four majors in a season for the first time and is chasing her seventh Grand Slam.

Iga Swiatek reacts after winning her match against Ekaterina Alexandrova. (AP Photo)

Iga Swiatek secured her spot in the US Open quarterfinals by effortlessly defeating Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 in just over an hour. This victory extended her Grand Slam winning streak to 11 matches as she aims for a second US Open title.

“I felt like in the beginning she played fast but later on I felt in my bubble, in the zone," said Swiatek. “I’m happy with the quality and my serve."

The Polish second seed will face Amanda Anisimova next, in a rematch of the Wimbledon final, which Swiatek won 6-0, 6-0. The American triumphed over Brazilian 18th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia.

Swiatek has reached the quarterfinals or better at all four majors in a season for the first time and is pursuing her seventh Grand Slam title.

Men’s eighth seed Alex de Minaur swiftly advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Swiss qualifier Leandro Riedi.

De Minaur dominated the world number 435 with eight breaks, securing his sixth Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance. However, he has never progressed past this stage.

“Ultimately this is where I want to be — I want to be playing for big titles, I want to be in contention," said De Minaur, now in his third US Open quarterfinal.

He will now face Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets, marking the Canadian 25th seed’s first Grand Slam quarterfinal in three years.

Auger-Aliassime won 7-5, 6-3, 6-4, achieving just his second victory over the Russian in nine attempts.

The 25-year-old’s deepest Grand Slam run was reaching the semi-finals of the US Open in 2021.

“It feels even better than the first time," Auger-Aliassime said of returning to the quarterfinals in New York.

“I think the first time at 21 I was kind of on my way up. To have a few setbacks, injuries, struggles with confidence… to come back for a second time to the quarterfinals here, it feels much better."

Feroz Khan

Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience in digital...Read More

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September 02, 2025, 08:08 IST

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