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RARE PHOTOS: Swiatek survives us open wobble as sinner alcaraz prepare to start | Rare Historical Photos

Winning moment: Iga Swiatek celebrates defeating Kamilla Rakhimova (Credit: AFP)

Iga Swiatek began her bid to capture a second US Open title with an uneven straight-sets win over lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova on Tuesday as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz take their first steps towards a potential semi-final blockbuster.

World number one and 2022 champion Swiatek saw off 104th-ranked Rakhimova of Russia 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) to extend her season-leading record to 54 match wins.

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