Iga Świątek Faces Jekaterina Aleksandrova in Bad Homburg Quarterfinals

BAD HOMBURG, Germany — Iga Świątek is set to take on Jekaterina Aleksandrova in the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Bad Homburg. The match is scheduled to start around 1 p.m. local time on June 26, 2025.

This tournament serves as an important warm-up for Świątek as she prepares for Wimbledon. In her opening match in Bad Homburg, Świątek defeated former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Despite a strong start, she faces a more challenging opponent in Aleksandrova, who has shown impressive form, having already defeated Maria Sakkari in the tournament.

Świątek, currently ranked sixth in the WTA standings, is poised to improve her position. The Polish player has already climbed up two spots in the live rankings and aims to reach fourth place by advancing further in this tournament.

Before facing Aleksandrova, Świątek will need to maintain her strong performance. Aleksandrova, 24, will be looking to capitalize on her recent successes, as she is well accustomed to the grass courts of Bad Homburg. The upcoming match is critical for Świątek, as her performance could significantly affect her ranking points.

As fans gather to watch the match, anticipation builds regarding whether Świątek can continue her journey in Bad Homburg and set herself up for success at Wimbledon.