Tennis-Swiatek survives error-filled start to reach U.S. Open second round

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 27, 2024 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her first round match against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Top seed Iga Swiatek overcame a slew of unforced errors to secure her spot in the second round of the U.S. Open with a 6-4 7-6(6) victory over Russian lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova on Tuesday.

Swiatek, who counts the 2022 U.S. Open among her five Grand Slam titles, converted three of six break-point chances but also racked up 41 unforced errors en route to securing the victory in one hour and 52 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium.