Tennis: Poland's Świątek eyes Miami for first title of 2025

Polish tennis player Iga Świątek, still seeking her first title of 2025, will begin her Miami Open campaign in the second round, where she could face France’s Caroline Garcia or a qualifier.

Iga Swiatek of Poland talks with the chair umpire after Mirra Andreeva of Russia celebrated a point during the women’s semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, California, USA, 14 March 2025.

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The Polish world No. 2 is coming off a semifinal loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells.

Iga Swiatek with a beautiful point against Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells.

She’s truly mastered the art of defense to offense.

What an athlete. 🇵🇱❤️

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 14, 2025

Świątek, who won the Indian Wells championship in 2022 and 2024, failed to defend her title in California this year.

She swept past Caroline Garcia, Dayana Yastremska, Karolína Muchová, and Qinwen Zheng before falling to Andreeva in three sets.

Potential Garcia rematch?

Garcia is set to open against Hungary’s Anna Bondar, who survived two three-set qualifying matches. If the Frenchwoman prevails, Świątek would meet her for a second consecutive event after toppling Garcia at Indian Wells.

Świątek, 21, has posted strong performances but remains winless in 2025. After breezing through the field in Indian Wells, she will again be among the favorites in Miami.

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Source: Polskie Radio 24