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Tennis star Iga Swiatek battled past a gritty Katerina Siniakova in the first round of the Australian Open 2025 on January 13. The Polish star defeated Siniakova in straight sets on Day 2 of the showpiece event to launch her quest for the sixth Grand Slam title of her illustrious career at Melbourne Park.
The Polish star, recently served a one-month doping ban suspension back in 2024 and lost her top ranking to the defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, beat the 46th-ranked star Katerina at the John Cain Arena. The 23-year-old star player is now set to face Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova in the second round of the game.
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What next for Iga Swaitek?
Swiatek after beating Siniakova at Australian Open
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 13, 2025
“What were you listening to in your headphones when you walked on court today? Meditation? Rock & roll?”
Iga: “No, no. I shouldn’t mediate before the match. I would be too soft… too nice 😂
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Meanwhile, it's worth mentioning that Iga Swiatek has never shone at Melbourne Park. The 23-year-old star player progressed beyond the fourth round at the Australian Open in 2022 when she was upset by Danielle Collins in the semifinal thriller. The Poland-born star began her 2025 campaign with four single wins out of the five in the United Cup, which is her first since it was revealed as she had served a doping ban.
Swiatek d. Siniakova 6-3 6-4 at Australian Open
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 13, 2025
Solid start for Iga
These last few months haven’t been easy
But there’s a reason she’s reached the highest peaks of our sport
Inner strength & so much heart
✅5-1 in 2025
Never doubt a 5x Grand Slam Champion
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“For sure, it wasn’t an easy first round. So I’m happy that I’m through. Katerina, I know her from playing doubles against her that she’s not an easy opponent. She was playing really well, and I just needed to be more proactive. I did that in the second set, so I’m happy,” Iga said after the win.
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