The first Grand Slam of the year is here, and Poland will be well-represented in Melbourne. Six players—led by Iga Świątek and Hubert Hurkacz—have qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open 2025, giving fans plenty to be excited about. Here’s what you need to know about their upcoming matches and chances.
Iga Świątek’s Promising Path
Iga Świątek, the former world No. 1, is one of the favorites to go far in this tournament. She starts her campaign on Monday, January 13, against Katerina Siniakova. While the Czech player hasn’t faced Świątek before, the Polish star is the clear favorite to advance.
Świątek’s draw looks favorable in the early rounds. After Siniakova, she could face Rebecca Šramková or Katie Volynets in the second round—neither of whom are likely to cause her much trouble. The challenges pick up in the third round, with possible matchups against Emma Raducanu, Amanda Anisimova, or Jekaterina Aleksandrova. If Świątek makes it deep into the tournament, she may face Jelena Rybakina in the semifinals or Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Her first match is scheduled for 3:30 AM Polish time.
Hubert Hurkacz Faces a Tough Draw
Things won’t be as easy for Hubert Hurkacz, who has a challenging start to his tournament. He faces Tallon Griekspoor in the first round, a player known for upsetting higher-ranked opponents. If Hurkacz gets past Griekspoor, he’ll likely face Miomir Kecmanović or Dušan Lajović in the second round.
The third round could see Hurkacz clash with Holger Rune, a player ranked above him, and the fourth round might bring a meeting with defending champion Jannik Sinner. For Hurkacz, making it to the quarterfinals will require his best tennis from the very start.
Fręch and Linette Could Meet Early
Magdalena Fręch and Magda Linette both have exciting draws, and if results go their way, they could end up playing each other in the third round. Fręch, seeded 23rd, starts against Polina Kudermetova and may face Anna Blinkova or Daria Saville in the second round. Linette begins her campaign against Moyuka Uchijima, with a possible second-round matchup against Marie Bouzková or Mirra Andreeva.
Their potential third-round clash would be high stakes, as the winner could face Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round. Fręch’s and Linette’s matches are scheduled for the early hours of Monday morning, Polish time.
Chwalińska’s Debut and Majchrzak’s Return
Maja Chwalińska is set to make her Australian Open debut this year. She faces Jule Niemeier in the first round on Sunday, January 12, at 5:00 AM Polish time. If she wins, she could play against Nao Hibino or Marta Kostyuk in the second round. For Chwalińska, this is a golden opportunity to prove herself on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
Kamil Majchrzak is returning to Grand Slam action and starts his tournament against Pablo Carreño Busta. It’s a tough opening test, and should he advance, he’ll face the winner of Ben Shelton versus Brandon Nakashima. Majchrzak will need to bring his best to navigate the tough draw.
A Big Stage for Polish Tennis
With six players in the main draw, Polish tennis fans have a lot to cheer for in Melbourne. Świątek leads the charge as a favorite for the title, while Hurkacz and the others will look to make their mark. Whether it’s a deep run from Świątek or breakthrough performances from players like Chwalińska or Majchrzak, the 2025 Australian Open promises plenty of excitement for Polish supporters.