Swiatek and Ruud Efficient, Muchova/Rublev Pair Also Advances to US Open Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
Following the qualifications of Errani/Vavassori and McNally/Musetti, two more round of 16 matches took place in the US Open mixed doubles draw. Just hours after winning the WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati against Jasmine Paolini, Iga Swiatek was already in New York to compete in the tournament alongside Casper Ruud.
Seeded number 3, the Pole and the Norwegian were efficient in their debut match against Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe. After only 40 minutes of play, Swiatek and Ruud, in top form, left no chance for their opponents (4-1, 4-2) and advanced to the quarterfinals.
In their bid to reach the semifinals, they will face Catherine McNally and Lorenzo Musetti, who earlier in the day defeated the pair Naomi Osaka/Gaël Monfils. Another pair qualified for the next round: Muchova/Rublev.
The Czech and the Russian took down another all-American pair, Venus Williams and Reilly Opelka. In a tighter match, Muchova and Rublev ultimately prevailed in two sets (4-2, 5-4 in 59 minutes of play).
The challenge will be immense in the next round for the duo, who will face the defending champions, Errani and Vavassori, who defeated Rybakina and Fritz in the very first round of 16 match of the day at Flushing Meadows.
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