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Iga Swiatek

‘Heartbroken’ Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open injured

TOPSHOT - Japan's Naomi Osaka attends a press conference after winning her women's singles match against Romania's Sorana Cirstea on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2026. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --
TOPSHOT - Japan's Naomi Osaka attends a press conference after winning her women's singles match against Romania's Sorana Cirstea on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2026. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Second seed Swiatek survives blip to beat Kalinskaya at Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her third round match against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 24, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her third round match against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Sloppy Naomi Osaka grinds past ‘mad’ Sorana Cirstea to stay alive at Australian Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka walks on the court to face Romania's Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open.
Japan's Naomi Osaka walks on the court to face Romania's Sorana Cirstea at the Australian Open.

Swiatek sees off Bouzkova to reach Australian Open third round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her second round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her second round match against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Veterans Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic and Novak Djovokic make rousing starts at Australian Open

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrating after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at Melbourne Park on Jan 19, 2026.
Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrating after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at Melbourne Park on Jan 19, 2026.

Swiatek fends off dogged Yuan to reach Australian Open second round

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her first round match against China's Yue Yuan REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 19, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her first round match against China's Yue Yuan REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Sporting Life

Tennis Grand Slams are stern tests where only effort counts, not ‘what ifs’

At the Australian Open, every player will be seeking to exit the shadows and find the limelight.
At the Australian Open, every player will be seeking to exit the shadows and find the limelight.

Swiatek blocks out career slam chatter, refuses draw spoilers at Australian Open

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 15, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek during practice REUTERS/Edgar Su
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 15, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek during practice REUTERS/Edgar Su

Aryna Sabalenka favourite at Australian Open but faces Iga Swiatek, US threats

Aryna Sabalenka hits a shot during a practice session in Melbourne, ahead of the Australian Open.
Aryna Sabalenka hits a shot during a practice session in Melbourne, ahead of the Australian Open.

Top women’s trio eye Grand Slam glory with Aryna Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia - January 11, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk REUTERS/Dan Peled/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Brisbane International Tennis Tournament - Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, Australia - January 11, 2026 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk REUTERS/Dan Peled/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.