Iga Swiatek ’s 2025 roadmap has shifted dramatically, especially after her French Open title defense ended in a semifinal heartbreak. She bounced back, claiming Wimbledon and the Cincinnati Masters, reclaiming a top-two seeding behind Aryna Sabalenka. Now the favorite at the China Open , Swiatek opened her campaign with a commanding victory at the Beijing National Tennis Center. Facing Chinese wildcard Yuan Yue and a partisan home crowd, the world No. 2 faced little resistance, winning convincingly. Yet, despite her flawless start, the Pole trails behind Serena Williams , leaving her world No. 1 aspirations hanging precariously at the China Open.

Just moments ago, Iga Swiatek dominated the second round of the China Open in Beijing, dispatching Yuan Yue 6‑0, 6‑3 with poise and auth

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