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Iga Swiatek, the World No. 2, had an impressive start at the Australian Open 2025 with a comfortable straight-set victory against Katerina Siniakova in the first round. Swiatek won 6-3, 6-4, securing her place in the second round of the tournament.
Though Siniakova challenged Swiatek at times, the Polish tennis star remained in control throughout the match. Swiatek saved one out of three break points against her and wrapped up the match in 1 hour and 23 minutes.
Achieving a Rare Milestone
With this victory, Swiatek achieved a remarkable feat: she became the only player to have reached the second round of every Grand Slam event since 2020. This perfect record spans 20 consecutive Women's Singles Grand Slam events, making her the only player to maintain such consistency.
Impressive Consistency
This record highlights Swiatek’s exceptional consistency on the world tennis stage and her dominance at major tournaments.
Next Steps
Swiatek now moves on to the second round of the Australian Open 2025, where she will look to continue her pursuit of a fifth Grand Slam title.
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