Defending champion Iga Swiatek out of US Open after losing to Ostapenko

Iga Swiatek, the defending champion at the US Open, has been knocked out of the tournament after losing to Jelena Ostapenko in the third round. The 20-year-old Polish player, who won her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros last year, struggled against her Latvian opponent and was unable to find her rhythm throughout the match.

Ostapenko, a former French Open champion herself, played aggressively and hit a number of powerful winners to overpower Swiatek. The Latvian player showed great composure and was able to maintain a high level of play, winning the match 6-3, 6-2.

Swiatek appeared to struggle with her serve, committing a number of double faults, and was not able to find any consistency with her groundstrokes. Despite her strong defensive skills, she was unable to withstand Ostapenko's aggressive style of play.

This loss marks a disappointing early exit for Swiatek, who had high hopes of defending her title at the US Open. However, it is a significant victory for Ostapenko, who has struggled with form in recent years but showed her potential with this win.

Ostapenko will now advance to the fourth round of the tournament, where she will face the winner of the match between Leylah Fernandez and Angelique Kerber.