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Swiatek survives scare, Osaka weeps
Updated On: 29 August, 2024 07:02 AM IST | New York | AFP
Fourth seed Elena Rybakina, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, enjoyed a 6-1, 7-6 (7/1) win over 194th-ranked Australian qualifier Destanee Aiava
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Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka
Top seed Iga Swiatek survived US Open first round wobble on Tuesday as two-time champion Naomi Osaka made a tearful and colourful return to Flushing Meadows.
2022 US Open champion Swiatek saw off 104th-ranked Kamilla Rakhimova but only after having to save three set points in the second set. French Open champion Swiatek, chasing a second New York title to add to her four triumphs in Paris, saw off Russian lucky loser Rakhimova 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) to extend her season-leading record to 54 match wins.
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