Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 13th seed, surged past Laura Siegemund 6-0, 6-1 to reach the US Open fourth round at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Saturday. The Russian will face the winner of the third-round matchup between Anna Kalinskaya, the 29th seed, and Iga Swiatek, the No. 2 seed, for a spot in the quarterfinals.
In other action on the day at the hard-court Grand Slam venue, Diana Shnaider, the 20th seed, had advanced earlier in the tournament with a three-set win of 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-3, as the field pushes deeper into the second week.
Commentary and context:
– Alexandrova showed dominant form, dropping only one game in the opening set and sealing the match with a commanding performance.
– The anticipated next opponent could beSwiatek, a heavy favorite in the draw, or Kalinskaya, setting up a test of Alexandrova’s consistency against top-tier competition.
– This victory reinforces Alexandrova’s strong hard-court season, keeping her in strong position as the tournament progresses.
Summary: Ekaterina Alexandrova moved into the US Open fourth round with a decisive win, remaining on track for a deep run as she awaits a potential showdown with Swiatek or Kalinskaya. The day also featured Shnaider’s earlier 20th-seed victory, highlighting the ongoing depth of talent at Flushing Meadows.
Positive note: The result adds to a storyline of reliable form for Alexandrova on hard courts, offering fans optimism for further progress in the tournament.