Swiatek Advances to Doha Third Round, Extends WTA 1000 Winning Streak

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha with a straight-sets victory over Indonesian wild card Janice Tjen. This match marked Swiatek’s return to competition after her quarterfinal exit at the Australian Open, where she lost to eventual champion Elena Rybakina.

Swiatek’s Performance in Doha

Swiatek began strong, winning the first set 6-0 while conceding only eight points. The second set was more competitive, though, as Tjen, who has rapidly climbed to No. 46 in the WTA rankings from outside the top 400 at the start of 2025, gave a spirited performance. After a series of early breaks, Swiatek secured her victory with a final score of 6-0, 6-3, completing the match in just 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Impressive Statistics

• 23: This win improved Swiatek’s career match wins to 23 in Doha and Dubai, trailing only Caroline Wozniacki’s 25 since the WTA 1000 format began in 2009.
• 31: Swiatek has won 31 consecutive matches against players ranked outside the top 20, with her last loss to such a player occurring in May against Danielle Collins.
• 32: She has extended her streak of consecutive opening-match victories at WTA 1000 events to 32.
• 36: Swiatek recorded her 36th 6-0 set at WTA 1000 events, the highest total since the format’s introduction.
• 72: She is now 72-0 in opening matches across her last 72 WTA events, with her last loss in such a scenario dating back to the 2021 WTA Finals.

Reflecting on her performance, Swiatek emphasized the importance of treating every match seriously. “I don’t take anything for granted, so I treat first rounds and second rounds as super important matches,” she stated. This mindset seems to be a key factor in her ongoing success.

Upcoming Challenge

Swiatek’s next opponent in the Round of 16 will be former top-10 player Daria Kasatkina, who secured her place by defeating 16th seed Elise Mertens. Swiatek leads their head-to-head matchups at 6-1, having won their last six encounters without dropping a set. However, she remains cautious going into the match, stating, “Every match is a different story.”

As the tournament progresses, fans and analysts alike are keen to see how Swiatek continues to build on her impressive winning streak at WTA 1000 events.