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Swiatek Cruises in US Open Opener as Swift–Kelce Engagement Dominates Her Presser

Media questions centered on the world No. 2's Swift fandom after the near-simultaneous Instagram announcement.

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Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 8, 2024 Singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce are seen ahead of the final match between Italy's Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz of the U.S. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
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Overview

  • The No. 2 seed beat Emiliana Arango 6-1, 6-2 on Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the second round.
  • Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce on Instagram as Swiatek was finishing her match.
  • Swiatek said her team showed her the post immediately afterward and she texted friends about the news.
  • Her post-match news conference focused largely on Swift, and she joked when asked to switch back to tennis questions.
  • A second US Open crown would complete a Wimbledon–US Open double and could return her to No. 1 if Aryna Sabalenka loses before the quarterfinals.