Anna Kalinskaya vs. Iga Swiatek Full Match | 2025 US Open Round 3

Match Overview and Player Performance

• 💡 The match featured Anna Kalinskaya against Iga Swiatek in Round 3 of the 2025 US Open, with Swiatek ultimately prevailing in two competitive sets.
• 🎯 Kalinskaya played a solid game, characterized by her flat ball striking and strong record against top-10 players, making her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Australian Open last year.
• ⚠️ Swiatek initially struggled significantly, displaying a high unforced error count and issues with her first serve percentage, particularly in the opening set.

Swiatek's Early Challenges

• 🧠 Swiatek appeared out of sorts early on, with her backhand showing problems and an inability to control the ball, leading to many shots going long.
• 📉 Her first serve percentage dropped to 35% in the first set, putting immediate pressure on her second serve and contributing to her difficulties.
• 💬 Swiatek's coach, Wim Fissette, had been working with her on slowing down play against flat hitters, a strategy not initially evident in her performance.

Kalinskaya's Missed Opportunities

• 🚀 Kalinskaya had multiple set points in the first set, demonstrating her strong play and ability to challenge the world number two.
• ⏳ Despite her strong position and Swiatek's struggles, Kalinskaya was unable to close out the first set, allowing Swiatek to find a way back into the match.
• 📈 Her average first serve speed was 98 mph, which is on the lower side, but her quick change of direction and flat hits created problems for Swiatek.

Swiatek's Adjustments and Victory

• ✅ Swiatek made crucial mid-match adjustments, including taking pace off her shots and improving her first serve percentage to 60% in the second set.
• 🏆 These changes allowed her to regain control and survive a challenging evening on Arthur Ashe Stadium, securing her spot in the fourth round.
• 🌟 The match highlighted Swiatek's ability to find a way to win even when not playing her best tennis, overcoming significant rhythm issues.