Women's singles world number one Iga Swiatek beat Sloane Stephens in straight sets to reach the third round of the Grand Slam event. Swiatek won the match 6-3, 6-2.
Both players served one ace each but Stephens clocked a double fault extra (1-2). Swiatek clocked a 77% win on the first serve and converted four out of 12 break points to win 59 points in total.
Swiatek owns an 8-3 record at the US Open. Swiatek made her US Open debut in 2019. She was ousted in the second round by Anastasija Sevastova in three sets.
Swiatek has improved her career WTA meetings with Paolini to 2-0. The Polish ace has also raced to a win-loss record of 52-7 in 2022.
Petra Martic knocked out fourth seed Paula Badosa 6-7, 6-1, 6-2. Belinda Bencic beat Sorana Cîrstea 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. Victoria Azarenka prevailed past Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-3.