Iga Swiatek Charges into Quarter-Finals: A New Milestone in Grand Slam History

Iga Swiatek, the 24-year-old tennis sensation, continued her stunning form at the U.S. Open by defeating Russian 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3 6-1. The match, which took place on Monday at the Louis Armstrong Stadium, saw Swiatek advance to the quarter-finals.

With this win, Swiatek became the youngest woman to reach at least the quarter-finals of all four Grand Slams in a single season since 18-year-old Maria Sharapova achieved this milestone in 2005. Swiatek's masterful performance included capitalizing on Alexandrova's errors, allowing her to secure the opening set with ease.

Swiatek, a six-time major winner, dominated the second set, further emphasizing her dominance on the court. She now eyes a historic achievement, aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2012 to win both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in the same year.

(With inputs from agencies.)