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Iga Swiatek Cruises Into China Open Third Round as No. 1 Race Tightens

Her Beijing campaign offers a chance to gain ground with no points to defend after last year's one‑month suspension.

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Emma Navarro, of the United States reacts as she plays against Elena-Gabriela Ruse, of Romania during the women's singles match for the China Open tennis tournament, at the National Tennis Center, in Beijing, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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Overview

  • Iga Swiatek swept past wildcard Yuan Yue 6-0, 6-3 to move into round three in Beijing, where she will face Colombia’s Camila Osorio, ranked No. 83.
  • With the win, the WTA said Swiatek became the first player to record 25 or more WTA‑1000 victories in three consecutive seasons.
  • Swiatek is the top seed after No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka withdrew with a minor injury; Sabalenka remains atop the rankings and must defend a large haul in Wuhan.
  • Swiatek sits on 8,433 points to Sabalenka’s 11,225 and, per published projections, a Beijing title could bring her to within fewer than 1,000 points before Wuhan and the WTA Finals.
  • The Wimbledon, Cincinnati and Seoul champion says reclaiming No. 1 is not her main focus, emphasizing performance and improvement on court.