Iga Swiatek vs Daria Saville preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and pick | US Open 2023
Match Details
Fixture: (1) Iga Swiatek vs Daria Saville
Tournament: US Open 2023
Round: Second Round (Round of 64)
Date: Wednesday, August 30
Venue: New York, United States
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hard
Prize money: $65,000,000
Live telecast: USA - ESPN | Canada - TSN | UK - Sky Sports | India - Sony Sports
Iga Swiatek vs Daria Saville preview
Top seed Iga Swiatek will take on Daria Saville in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday.
The Pole has displayed high-quality tennis this season, garnering 54 wins from 63 matches and title-winning runs at the Qatar Open, Stuttgart Open, French Open, and Poland Open. She also secured runner-up finishes at the Madrid Open and Dubai Tennis Championships.
The 22-year-old entered the US Open on the back of a semifinal run at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.
She began her campaign by cruising past Rebecca Peterson in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1. Swiatek's solid start to her title defense will leave her feeling optimistic about the upcoming weeks in New York.
On the other hand, Daria Saville made her return to the women's tour in June following an ACL injury that kept her away for 10 months. She has managed to register eight wins from 14 matches and a semifinal run at the Hamburg European Open since then.
The Australian entered the US Open on the back of a quarterfinal run at the Barranquilla Open.
She began her campaign on a commanding note, outclassing Clervie Ngounoue in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2. Saville will be hoping to present a tough challenge for the World No. 1 in the next round.
Iga Swiatek vs Daria Saville head-to-head
Iga Swiatek leads the head-to-head against Saville 1-0. She defeated her at the 2022 Adelaide International.
Iga Swiatek vs Daria Saville odds
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Iga Swiatek vs Daria Saville prediction
The second round of the 2023 US Open promises an exciting encounter between top seed Iga Swiatek and the resilient Daria Saville. As the defending champion, Swiatek enters the match as the favorite, but Saville's recent form and determination make her a formidable opponent.
On that note, let's delve into their skill sets and analyze how they might fare against each other.
Swiatek has been a force to be reckoned with in the tennis world. Her powerful groundstrokes, exceptional court coverage, and unwavering mental strength have propelled her to the top of the rankings.
Her aggressive playing style, coupled with her ability to hit winners from any position, often leaves her opponents struggling to keep up. The Pole's title-winning runs at various tournaments this season are a testament to her exceptional form.
Saville's return to the women's tour after a lengthy injury layoff has been nothing short of inspiring. Her determination and resilience have helped her regain her form and make a mark on the circuit.
The Australian's game is characterized by her strong baseline play, consistency, and ability to construct points intelligently. Her recent quarterfinal run and commanding performance at the Barranquilla Open indicate that she is ready to challenge at the top level.
However, considering Swiatek's exceptional form and her previous victory over Saville, she enters the match as the favorite. Her flawless offensive approach is likely to trouble Saville, who might find it difficult to consistently counter Swiatek's attacking shots.
While Saville has the potential to present a tough challenge against Swiatek, it is most likely that the Pole manages to outplay the Australian. The top seed's superior form, experience on the big stage and determination should see her through to the third round of the US Open.
Pick: Swiatek to win in straight sets.