Swiatek advances by walkover into Cincinnati fourth round

English Woman's Journal - Swiatek advances by walkover into Cincinnati fourth round

SPORTS 10.08.2025

Swiatek advances by walkover into Cincinnati fourth round / Photo: Dylan Buell - GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File

Wimbledon winner Iga Swiatek of Poland advanced to the fourth round of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open on Sunday as upcoming opponent Marta Kostyuk was forced to withdraw.

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The 27th-ranked Ukrainian cited a right wrist injury for the pullout, which came a day after six-time Grand Slam winner Swiatek, seeded third, advanced to the third round with the loss of just five games.

Jelena Ostapenko, the 2017 Roland Garros champion, also benefited from a walkover as Camila Osorio withdrew with an abdominal injury.

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English Woman's Journal - Swiatek advances by walkover into Cincinnati fourth round