India, Jan. 19 -- World No. 2 Iga Swiatek kicked off her 2026 Australian Open with a tough 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue at Rod Laver Arena, extending her bid for a career-Grand Slam title in Melbourne. The Polish star looked shaky early, breaking serve and facing break points, before turning things around with clutch shots and tactical adjustments to clinch the first set in a tight tiebreak.She then took control in the second set to seal the win and advance to the next round.
Iga Swiatek currently sits world No. 2 in women's singles tennis, a position she has held for much of the recent season, reflecting her consistent success on the WTA Tour. She has also previously been ranked No. 1, holding the top spot for many ...