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News1824-01-2026, 20:36

Swiatek Survives Kalinskaya Scare, Advances to Australian Open Last 16

  • Iga Swiatek, the Polish second seed, overcame a challenging match against Anna Kalinskaya to reach the Australian Open last 16.
  • Swiatek defeated 31st-seeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 in a roller-coaster match at Margaret Court Arena.
  • The match saw Swiatek dominate the first set, struggle in the second, and then regain control in the deciding third set.
  • Swiatek will now face qualifier Maddison Inglis after Naomi Osaka withdrew from her third-round match due to injury.
  • Aiming for her first Melbourne title, Swiatek acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the match, stating, "the momentum can change."

Why It Matters: Iga Swiatek battled through an unpredictable match to secure her spot in the Australian Open last 16.

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