Iga Świątek moved into the Cincinnati hard-court showdown’s fourth round after Marta Kostyuk withdrew with an injury, clearing the way for the Polish star to advance in the WTA 1000 event. Świątek had earlier beaten Anastasia Potapova in the second round, 6-1, 6-4.
In the third round, Świątek was set to meet Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk, but Kostyuk pulled out due to injury. As a result, Świątek will face Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea in the next round, with their match scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, starting at 5:00 PM local time in Cincinnati.
Separately on the same day, Magda Linette’s third-round clash with Jessica Pegula was halted by weather. Linette had claimed the opening set in a tiebreak, 7-6(5), but Pegula leveled by taking the second set 6-3. Linette is expected back on court around 6:00 PM local time, with Pegula-Linette to resume after the conclusion of Frances Tiafoe’s match against Holger Rune.
What to watch next: Świątek’s meeting with Cirstea will test the Pole against a seasoned opponent who can offer variety from the baseline and a wealth of experience on big stages. Linette’s battle against Pegula remains tight, and the outcome could influence the section’s momentum as the day’s schedule continues to unfold. Stay tuned for updates as weather and matches proceed.