Iga Świątek defeats Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-4, advancing to the Australian Open second round.
Iga Świątek, the world number two, secured her place in the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Czech player Katerina Siniakova. The match, lasting 81 minutes, showcased Świątek’s resilience against the world’s top doubles player, currently ranked 50th in singles.
Match Highlights
Świątek began confidently, dominating her service games and achieving a crucial break in the sixth game to lead 4-2. Although Siniakova responded with a break of her own, Świątek maintained control to clinch the first set 6-3. In the second set, despite an early exchange of breaks, Świątek secured a pivotal break in the seventh game, ultimately winning the set 6-4.
Looking Ahead
This victory marks Świątek’s first Grand Slam match under coach Wim Fissette, with whom she began collaborating in October. She is the only female player to have reached at least the second round in all 20 Grand Slam tournaments since 2020. In the next round, Świątek is set to face Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova, ranked 49th, in their inaugural encounter.
Świątek’s consistent Grand Slam performances continue to impress, and she remains a strong contender for the title in Melbourne.