2022 champion Iga Swiatek will face Ena Shibahara in the second round of the US Open.
The five-time Grand Slam champion defeated Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets and she will now encounter Japan's Shibahara, who is featuring in her first Grand Slam singles event after progressing to the main draw via qualifiers.
Iga Swiatek v Ena Shibahara will be shown as part of bet365's live streaming service, whilst Sky Sports Tennis & Sky Sports+ are also showing selected matches from the US Open.
Iga Swiatek v Ena Shibahara will take place on Thursday 28th August 2024.
The official start time is yet to be released, though the match is expected to commence at 20:00 BST.
This will be the first competitive meeting between the two players.
Shibahara progressed to the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career, winning three matches as a qualifier before defeating Daria Saville in a gruelling three hour first round contest.
Swiatek has reached at least the fourth round on her last three appearances at the US Open and was crowned champion in 2022.
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