This was the first time that Swiatek has played an Aussie at the Australian Open. She has faced Inglis on her home turf before, though, winning 6-1, 6-2 in the 2021 Adelaide second round en route to her first hard-court title
27 January,2026 09:45 AM IST | Melbourne | IANSThe Japanese superstar made the announcement just hours before she was due to meet Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on centre court in Melbourne
25 January,2026 09:36 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPWorld No. 4 Novak Djokovic cruises past Pedro Martinez in Round 1 to register record 100th win at Melbourne; reveals Rod Laver Arena is his favourite court
20 January,2026 08:35 AM IST | Melbourne | AFPWorld No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said the Australian Open title race is wide open, stressing that several top contenders — including Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys — are in the mix, and not just herself and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek
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