2Photo© indiatoday.inTennis-Swiatek swats aside Arango in US Open first round
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NEW YORK, - Former champion Iga Swiatek kicked off her U.S. Open campaign with a 6-1 6-2 win over Colombia's Emiliana Arango on Tuesday as the Pole aims to keep her hot streak on track in New York.
The blindingly bright sun appeared to be the biggest challenge the Wimbledon winner had to cope with at Arthur Ashe Stadium as she never faced a break point and sent over 26 winners compared to five from her opponent.
She will next play Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands.
"First matches aren't easy to get used to the rhythm," said Swiatek, who reached the semi-finals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros this year. "For sure was a solid match."
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