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Iga Swiatek moved into the later rounds of the Australian Open on Monday with a straight-sets victory in Melbourne, maintaining her momentum at the season’s first Grand Slam. The former world No. 1 secured the win at Rod Laver Arena, according to tournament organizers, as she continued her campaign to claim a second career title at the event.
Swiatek, seeded among the tournament favorites, controlled the match from the baseline and converted key break points to close out the contest efficiently. The victory extended her unbeaten start to the 2026 season, following strong performances in warm-up events on hard courts.
Speaking after the match, Iga Swiatek said she was pleased with her consistency and decision-making under pressure, adding that early-round matches can be challenging as players adjust to conditions. Tennis Australia officials noted that daytime temperatures were high, testing players’ endurance.
The Polish player has established herself as one of the most dominant figures in women’s tennis over the past several seasons, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and spending extended periods atop the WTA rankings. Her success has been driven by a heavy topspin forehand and improved serve, analysts say.
Iga Swiatek is scheduled to face her next opponent later this week, with the match-up to be confirmed following the completion of the remaining third-round fixtures. Tournament officials said the schedule would be released once all matches conclude.
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