Preview: Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head | US Open 2026
Swiatek remains undefeated against Bouzkova in their head-to-head
Iga Swiatek breezed through her second-round match against Argentinian Nadia Podoroska, winning 6-3, 6-2 in little over an hour. The World No. 8 has booked a spot in the Round of 32 at every Grand Slam since the 2020 Australian Open.
It was their first match since the 2020 French Open semi-finals, and Swiatek now leads their head-to-head 2-0. It was a clean match from Podoroska on the Grandstand, with 11 winners to 12 unforced errors. Swiatek recorded 14 winners to 13 unforced errors.
The six-time Grand Slam champion will now play 25th seed Marie Bouzkova in the third round.
Bouzkova got the better of an ailing Harriet Dart 6-2, 6-2 to advance in one hour and 18 minutes. The Czech did not face a single break of serve even as she broke Dart’s serve four times and watched as the Briton made eight double faults to crash out of the US Open.
The 28-year-old Bouzkova will be looking to advance to the fourth round at the hard court major for the first time at Swiatek’s expense.
Match details
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- Tournament: US Open 2026
- Round: Third Round
- Date: September 5
- Venue: New York, United States of America
- Surface: Hard
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Preview
Swiatek appears to have put a turbulent start to the season behind her as she delivered a composed performance against Nadia Podoroska. She is yet to drop a set in New York ahead of her third-round match against Marie Bouzkova.
Bouzkova, the World No. 26, has been equally dominant in her first two matches, beginning with a straight-sets victory over Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot before repeating the result against Harriet Dart.
Looking ahead, the winner of the Swiatek–Bouzkova fixture will go on to face either 2017 US Open finalist Madison Keys or the resurgent Qinwen Zheng, who had to battle her way through qualifying, in the Round of 16.
Form
- Iga Swiatek: W-W-L-W-W
- Marie Bouzkova: W-W-L-W-W
Head-to-head record
- Matches: 3
- Iga Swiatek: 3
- Marie Bouzkova: 0
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Stats
Iga Swiatek
- Swiatek has a 35-13 win-loss record in the 2026 season
- Swiatek has a 26-6 win-loss record at the US Open
- Swiatek has won 78% of matches played on hard courts
Marie Bouzkova
- Bouzkova has a 30-18 win-loss record in the 2026 season
- Bouzkova has a 9-9 win-loss record at the US Open
- Bouzkova has won 54% of matches played on hard courts
Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova: Betting tips and odds
- Moneyline: Swiatek: -465, Bouzkova +450
- Spread: Swiatek -5.5 (+100), Bouzkova +5.5 (-109)
- Total Sets: Over 19.5 (+105), Under 19.5 (-106)
- First Set Winner: Swiatek -312, Bouzkova +300
Match prediction
The Pole’s recent hard-court form makes her one of the favourites to win the 2026 US Open. Swiatek ended her year-long title drought at Toronto before reaching the Cincinnati semi-finals and has carried that into New York.
The former World No. 1 looks primed and is closer to the player who lifted the trophy in New York four years ago.
Marie Bouzkova deserves credit for her convincing performance so far at the 2026 US Open. The head-to-head with Swiatek tells a different story. Swiatek leads 3-0, winning all six sets they have played – including their recent face-off at the Australian Open earlier this year.
Result: Iga Swiatek to win in three sets.
Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova third-round match at US Open 2026?
The third-round match between Swiatek and Marie Bouzkova will stream live for Indian viewers on Jio Hotstar. ESPN will broadcast the event live in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports takes over broadcasting duties.
Where and when will Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova third-round match take place at US Open 2026?
The third-round match between Swiatek and Bouzkova will be played at the Grandstand Stadium on September 5 (Saturday). It has a tentative start time of 12:10 pm local time (9:40 pm IST).
What is the overall head-to-head record between Iga Swiatek and Marie Bouzkova?
Both players have clashed three times on tour previously, with Swiatek winning all three meetings.
Have Iga Swiatek and Marie Bouzkova met at Grand Slams before?
Yes, they have met twice at Grand Slams before. The first was at the 2024 Roland Garros, which was a round of 32 clash with Swiatek winning 6-4, 6-2. Their most recent meeting at a Slam came earlier this season at the Australian Open, which was once again won by Swiatek in straight sets (6-2, 6-3) in the round of 64.
Who is the favourite to win the Iga Swiatek vs Marie Bouzkova third-round match in US Open 2026?
The Pole’s recent hard-court form makes her one of the favourites to win the 2026 US Open. Swiatek ended her year-long title drought at Toronto before reaching the Cincinnati semi-finals and has carried that into New York. The former World No. 1 looks primed and is closer to the player who lifted the trophy in New York four years ago. Marie Bouzkova deserves credit for her convincing performance so far at the 2026 US Open. The head-to-head with Swiatek tells a different story. Swiatek leads 3-0, winning all six sets they have played – including their recent face-off at the Australian Open earlier this year.
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