China Open: Swiatek Advances to Round Three with Dominant Win

Iga Swiatek Cruises past Yuan at China Open

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek dominated China's Yuan Yue at the China Open, securing a 6-0, 6-3 win to advance to the third round.

This strong performance marked a promising start to her title campaign in Beijing. Swiatek will next face Colombia's Camila Osorio, who beat Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 4-6, 6-4...

Iga cruised past home player Yuan Yue at the China Open on Saturday, securing a spot in the third round with a convincing 6-0, 6-3 victory. This win not only marked a strong start to her title bid but also made her the first player to register 25 or more wins at WTA-1000 events for three consecutive seasons.

Swiatek's next challenge will be Colombia's Camila Osorio, ranked 83rd, who came from behind to beat Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam singles champion, will look to continue her impressive form against Osorio. The Polish tennis star has been in excellent shape, having won the Korea Open title last week in Seoul.

Swiatek set the tone for a dominant match with an early break, cruising to a bagel in the first set as Yuan's shots consistently sailed long. The world No. 1's powerful game proved too much for the Chinese wildcard, who struggled to find her rhythm.

Swiatek sails through 📈@iga_swiatek beats Yuan 6-0, 6-3 on Center Court.#2025ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/8bwCp0vK19

— wta (@WTA) September 27, 2025

Yuan showed more fight in the second set, earning cheers from the enthusiastic home crowd. However, Swiatek's experience and skill ultimately paid off when Yuan's return sailed into the net, sealing the win for the Polish star.

Despite the one-sided scoreline, Swiatek praised Yuan's performance, saying: “She was reading the court pretty well. It wasn't easy and every game was tight.” Swiatek's kind words highlighted her respect for her opponent, who had given her a tougher test than expected. Having won the title in Seoul before arriving in the Chinese capital, Swiatek continued her winning streak with a confident display.

Iga Swiatek, the six-time major champion, is the top seed in Beijing following Aryna Sabalenka's withdrawal due to injury. She made a triumphant return to the China Open, winning the prestigious WTA 1000 tournament in 2023. However, Swiatek missed the event last year, initially citing personal matters, but it was later revealed she had accepted a one-month doping ban after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

Swiatek reflected on her history in the Chinese capital, saying, “I have great memories.” Her comments come after she cruised past wildcard Yuan Yue 6-0, 6-3, advancing to the third round of the China Open. This victory not only showcased her dominance but also made her the first player to register 25 or more wins at WTA-1000 events for three consecutive seasons.

Swiatek praised Yuan's performance, stating, “She was reading the court pretty well. It wasn't easy and every game was tight.” Despite the one-sided scoreline, Swiatek acknowledged the challenge posed by her opponent. She'll next face Colombia's Camila Osorio, ranked 83rd, who beat Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.

Iga Swiatek has now won 34 sets 6-0 in WTA-1000 tournaments, more than any other player since the formats introduction in 2009 🤯

She powers into the final 32 in China 💪 pic.twitter.com/TqMMV3trNf

— TNT Sports (@tntsports) September 27, 2025

Iga Swiatek emphasized the importance of taking each tournament as a new challenge, saying, “But every tournament is a different story, so you gotta start from the beginning and grind.” This mindset is likely helping her navigate the China Open, where she recently secured a spot in the third round.

In other matches, world number five Mirra Andreeva dominated Zhu Lin 6-2, 6-2, showcasing her impressive form. Meanwhile, American Emma Navarro edged out Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 7-6(0), advancing to the next round.

Upcoming Matches:

• Iga Swiatek vs. Camila Osorio: Swiatek faces Colombia's Camila Osorio, ranked 83rd, in her next match.
• Mirra Andreeva's Next Opponent: Although initially set to face Zhu Lin, Andreeva has already played and beaten Zhu Lin. Given the context, it's possible Andreeva's next match is against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro or another opponent in the tournament brackets.

The men's ATP 500 event in Beijing features Italy's Jannik Sinner as the top seed. Sinner has been making waves in the tennis world with his exceptional skills and recent performances.

34 - Iga Swiatek (34) is now the player with the most sets with a 6-0 score line in WTA-1000 since the format introduction in 2009. Annihilate. #ChinaOpen | @ChinaOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/9DVX7kdEv0

— OptaAce (@OptaAce) September 27, 2025

Tournament Highlights

Other notable wins on Saturday included:

• Mirra Andreeva's Dominance: Fourth-seeded Mirra Andreeva swept aside China's Zhu Lin 6-2, 6-2.

• Emma Navarro's Victory: American Emma Navarro beat Romanian Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 7-6 (0).

• Jannik Sinner's Progress: Top seed Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals, beating Frenchman Terence Atmane 6-4, 5-7, 6-0.