Iga Świątek Faces Emma Navarro in WTA Quarterfinals

BEIJING, China — Iga Świątek took on Emma Navarro in the fourth round of the WTA 1000 tournament on October 1, 2025. The match commenced at 1 p.m. local time, with Świątek aiming to secure her spot in the quarterfinals.

In a thrilling contest, both players showcased their skills, with Navarro claiming the first set 6-4 after an intense 51 minutes of play. Świątek struggled with her consistency, committing 23 unforced errors, which proved crucial for the outcome of the first set.

“I need to improve my game going into the second set. I made too many mistakes,” Świątek said post-match.

As the second set began, Świątek hit an impressive backhand, gaining momentum and quickly leveling the score to 2-2.

Navarro, currently ranked 17th in the world, had a strong start in this match-up, looking to break Świątek’s perfect record against her. The American previously lost to the Polish player in two earlier encounters.

The stakes were high, with victory representing a place in the prestigious China Open quarterfinals. Following this match, the winner would be poised to face either Jessica Pegula or Marta Kostiuk.

As both players pushed through the challenges, fans eagerly anticipated the outcome of this captivating encounter.