Swiatek banks on renewed confidence as Medvedev battles to regain lost form

NEW YORK, Sept 2 : The U.S. Open kicks off its second round on Wednesday, with seventh seed Daniil Medvedev looking to shake off his struggles in the lead-up to the tournament, while former champion Iga Swiatek looks to build on newfound confidence.Top seed Aryna Sabalenka also continues her title defence, while ex-finalist Jessica Pegula looks to end the Belarusian's reign as the world's number one. TOP WOMEN'S MATCH: IGA SWIATEK V NADIA PODOROSKADespite winning Wimbledon last year, Swiatek could not make the most of the season, suffering two semifinal exits at the Australian Open and the French Open, before losing in the U.S. Open's quarterfinals. She partnered with coach Francisco Roig in April, working to improve her serve and forehand. But the results were not immediate as she exited