Swiatek Battles Through Rusty Start to Secure Australian Open Victory

Iga Swiatek persevered through a challenging debut match at the Australian Open, defeating Yuan Yue in straight sets. Despite initial struggles, including a tiebreaker in the first set, Swiatek's focus on improvement remains as she aims for an Australian Open title to complete her Grand Slam collection.

Iga Swiatek, ranked No. 2, faced initial hurdles in her Australian Open campaign, securing a 7-6(5), 6-3 win over Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue. The match tested Swiatek's resilience as she continues her quest for a career Grand Slam.

Amid tough competition, Yuan took an early lead with aggressive play, but Swiatek managed to level the first set before prevailing in the tiebreaker. Despite mixed performance, Swiatek remains optimistic about refining her game for the forthcoming rounds.

Elsewhere, challenges also marked Coco Gauff's match against Kamilla Rakhimova. Gauff, working on consistency issues, advanced with a 6-2, 6-3 win. The Australian Open unfolds as players like Swiatek strive for titles under challenging conditions, pushing through varied obstacles.