Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Iga Swiatek: Predictions and Betting Insights for September 1, 2025

On September 1, Ekaterina Alexandrova will compete against Iga Swiatek at the US Open. Here’s a look at what to expect from this exciting match.

Ekaterina Alexandrova

Alexandrova has had a strong season, winning a title in Linz and performing well at various tournaments, despite some early exits in Miami, Indian Wells, and the Australian Open.

She has moved up 16 places in the rankings, reaching No. 12 in the world—a significant accomplishment. In this US Open, Alexandrova has easily defeated her opponents: first beating Latvia’s Sevastova 6-4, 6-1, then China’s Wang 6-2, 6-2. Most recently, she dominated Germany’s Siegemund with a 6-0, 6-1 victory. Alexandrova has never gone beyond the fourth round at a major tournament, so this event is a great chance to achieve a career best.

Iga Swiatek

The Polish player, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, comes to New York after winning a title in Cincinnati and feels ready for the challenge. Swiatek began the tournament with a solid victory over Colombia’s Arango, winning 6-1, 6-2. The second round was tougher against Lammens, where she won 6-1, 4-6, 6-4. In her last match against Kalinskaya, she was down 1-5 in the first set but managed to win it in a tiebreak and finished the match 7-6, 6-4.

While Swiatek is a formidable player, she has been inconsistent at times, with unforced errors affecting her game. However, she has shown the ability to recover and fight back.

Match facts

• Swiatek has won 31 out of 38 hard court matches this season.

• Alexandrova has secured 17 wins in 27 hard court matches this year.

• Current odds for the match: P1 – 3.66, P2 – 1.3.

Head-to-head

Swiatek and Alexandrova have played each other six times, with Swiatek leading 4-2. Their last encounter was this year on grass in Germany, where Swiatek won 6-4, 7-6.

Prediction

Swiatek is the favorite heading into this match, but Alexandrova is a strong competitor who can create challenges. Past encounters have shown Swiatek’s occasional struggles, which could make her vulnerable. It might be wise to consider betting on over 20.5 total games.