Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek sweeps aside Emma Raducanu to reach fourth round

Tennis star and world number two Iga Swiatek defeated Emma Raducanu in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park on January 18. She has successfully advanced to the fourth round, joining her rivals Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff. The Polish star showcased her excellent form in both sets, winning comfortably.

Swiatek d. Raducanu 6-1 6-0

The best match Iga has played so far in 2025

So aggressive, but also incredibly accurate

She gave Emma no breathing room… this was a stunning performance

✅7-1 in 2025
✅5th Australian Open R16
✅1st Australian Open R16 since 2023

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 18, 2025

In addition, the 23-year-old tennis star hit some impressive shots in the second set, which marked the straight-sets win. This win showcases Swaitek's class form. Raducanu was expected to at least give some fight in the game, but Iga's dominance in both sets shattered her.

We are all spelling speed incorrectly; it should be spelt 𝑺𝒘𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒌 🤩

Iga advances into the fourth round, defeating Raducanu 6-1 6-0. @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis • @iga_swiatek • #AusOpen • #AO2025pic.twitter.com/KAEj62CGrE

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 18, 2025

Notably, the Polish star has a great chance to maintain her great form heading to the fourth round of the marquee event after being involved in the controversy since 2024. Several tennis pundits and fans have lashed out at her for the doping scandal, but she can pause them with her sublime performance.

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I’m happy with today’s performance: Iga Swiatek

Meanwhile, after the win, Iga Swiatek talks about how much she loves playing at Melbourne Park here. The Pole star talks about her impressive shots and how she converted those breaking points to win the stellar game against Raducanu.

Iga Swiatek after beating Emma Raducanu at Australian Open

“You’re through to the 4th round. It was a tough opponent, but you were on fire today…”

Iga: “I just enjoyed playing. I hit a few shots where I thought after, ‘this is what I practice for.’ To play these kind of shots.… pic.twitter.com/htsz3nKIq4

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 18, 2025

“I just enjoyed playing. I hit a few shots where I thought after, ‘this is what I practice for.’ To play these kind of shots. That’s why I really enjoyed today’s match. I felt pretty confident. At the end I could push her even more. Converting all those break points as well was important. I’m happy with today’s performance," Iga Swiatek said after the win.

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