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Swiatek Seeks Wuhan Open Glory After China Open Setback
7 Oct
Summary
- World No. 2 Iga Swiatek faces Marie Bouzkova in Wuhan Open 2nd round
- Swiatek looking to bounce back from shock 4th-round loss at China Open
- Bouzkova won 2nd career title in July, reached 4th round at China Open
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, second-seeded Iga Swiatek will take on Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Wuhan Open. The six-time Grand Slam champion is seeking her first-ever title at the Wuhan tournament, following a shock fourth-round loss to 14th-seeded Emma Navarro at the China Open last week.
Swiatek, the World No. 2, has a strong 16-2 record on hardcourts since winning the Cincinnati Open in August. However, her defeat at the China Open, which included a 6-0 third-set bagel, will have raised some concerns. In contrast, Bouzkova is enjoying a resurgent season, having won her second career singles title at the Prague Open in July and reaching the fourth round of the China Open.
While Swiatek leads Bouzkova 1-0 in their head-to-head, the Pole's hard-hitting game should suit the medium-paced courts in Wuhan. Bouzkova's stable counterpunching style may force Swiatek into some uncharacteristic errors, but the second seed is still the overwhelming favorite to advance comfortably on Tuesday.
