Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek continues to etch her name into tennis history, notching her 400th career victory in emphatic fashion on Monday at the China Open in Beijing. The world watched as Swiatek, fresh off her triumph at last week’s Korea Open in Seoul, overwhelmed Colombia’s Camila Osorio, winning the first set 6-0 before Osorio was forced to retire in the opening game of the second set due to injury.
This milestone win is more than just another number for the Polish superstar. With this victory, Swiatek became the first player ever to register 25 or more wins at WTA-1000 events for three consecutive seasons—a feat that cements her dominance on the tour and underscores her remarkable consistency at the sport’s highest level. Her straight-sets victory over Yuan Yue in the third round set the stage for this historic moment, and she delivered with characteristic poise and aggression.
“For sure, I’m sorry for Camila, because she’s always giving her 100%,” Swiatek said after the match. “But overall, like besides that, I feel like I played good in the first set and really used my game to push Camila.” Swiatek later revealed that Osorio had mentioned she was injured at the start of the match, a detail that added a somber note to the otherwise celebratory occasion. “She told me she got injured at the beginning of the match. It’s always pretty sad to see that because we want to just compete. She wasn’t able to,” Swiatek told reporters, echoing the mutual respect and sportsmanship that define the WTA Tour.
Swiatek’s momentum is nothing short of remarkable. Already boasting six Grand Slam singles titles—including four French Open crowns and a U.S. Open victory—she has now added another impressive chapter to her career. Her recent victory in Seoul was her sixth WTA title of the season, further demonstrating her ability to maintain top form across continents and surfaces.
The match itself was a showcase of Swiatek’s signature blend of power and precision. She dominated the opening set, racing to a 6-0 scoreline as Osorio struggled to find her rhythm. The Colombian took a medical timeout before the start of the second set, but after a double fault left her trailing 0-40 in the first game, she was forced to retire, unable to continue due to injury. The abrupt end was disappointing for fans hoping for a longer contest, but Swiatek’s performance left little doubt as to who was in control from the outset.
Looking ahead, Swiatek will face American Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Navarro advanced after leading Lois Boisson 6-2, 1-0 when the French player retired from their match. The matchup promises to be an intriguing test for both players, as Navarro has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament. But with Swiatek’s current run of form, she enters as the clear favorite.
The China Open has already delivered its share of drama and high-stakes tennis. In other third-round matches on Monday, fourth-seeded Mirra Andreeva dispatched Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-1, while Marta Kostyuk powered past Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-4, 6-2. Fifth-seeded Jessica Pegula produced one of the day’s most thrilling comebacks, saving three match points before defeating Emma Raducanu 3-6, 7-6 (9), 6-0 and improving her head-to-head record against the Briton to 3-1. On Sunday, Coco Gauff was pushed to the limit by Leylah Fernandez, ultimately prevailing 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 in a marathon battle to reach the third round.
The men’s ATP 500 tournament running concurrently in Beijing has also seen its share of headline performances. Top-seeded Jannik Sinner continued his impressive season, defeating Fabian Marozsan 6-1, 7-5 to book his place in the semifinals. Sinner will next face third-seeded Alex de Minaur, who advanced by walkover after Jakub Mensik retired with injury while trailing 4-1 in the first set. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev delivered a statement win over second-seeded Alexander Zverev, dispatching the German 6-3, 6-3 to reach his 60th career semifinal and his first since June. Medvedev’s victory marked his second win over Zverev in 2025, and both have come against top-10 ranked opponents—a testament to his ability to rise to the occasion on the big stage.
Elsewhere, in Tokyo, top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz staged a stirring comeback to defeat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Japan Open semifinals, notching his personal best 66th win of the season. “I had a lot of chances in the first set,” Alcaraz said after the match. “I had four break points if I’m not wrong. I just tried to be more positive than the first set.” Alcaraz will now face second-seeded Taylor Fritz in the final, after Fritz powered past fellow American Jenson Brooksby 6-4, 6-3, firing 13 aces along the way. The upcoming final promises fireworks, especially given that Fritz recently bested Alcaraz 6-3, 6-2 at the Laver Cup just a week ago.
Back in Beijing, the women’s draw remains wide open, but Swiatek’s blend of history-making achievement and relentless form makes her the player to watch. With her 400th career win now in the books, she’s showing no signs of slowing down. Fans and fellow competitors alike will be eager to see if anyone can halt her charge as she continues her pursuit of yet another prestigious title.
As the China Open moves into its latter stages, all eyes are on Swiatek and the rest of the field. The action is heating up, the stakes are higher than ever, and with every match, new stories are being written on the courts of Beijing. Tennis fans, buckle up—this tournament isn’t done delivering surprises just yet.
