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Swiatek seeks momentum as Medvedev targets comeback at US Open
Former champion Iga Swiatek enters the second round of the US Open buoyed by renewed confidence, while seventh-seeded Daniil Medvedev looks to reverse recent form struggles in the tournament.
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The US Open second round gets underway Wednesday with contrasting fortunes among the tournament's seeded players. Swiatek, a former champion at Flushing Meadows, arrives at the competition with momentum on her side, appearing refreshed and confident as she prepares for her next challenge.
Medvedev, seeded seventh, faces a more pressing task after a turbulent run leading into the year's final Grand Slam. The Russian has struggled to find his rhythm in recent weeks and will be keen to demonstrate the form that has previously made him a formidable competitor on hard courts.
The second-round matches will test both players' resolve and provide early indicators of their trajectory through the tournament. Swiatek's confidence could prove decisive, while Medvedev will need to break through recent inconsistencies to make a meaningful run.
Conditions at the US Open have traditionally favored aggressive baseline play and powerful striking, factors that could influence how both competitors navigate their respective matches.