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Iga Swiatek

Also known as: Swiatek · world number two Iga Swiatek · the Pole · Polish second seed

Tennis player who last won the Indian Wells-Miami Sunshine Double titles in 2022 and advanced at the Australian Open and United Cup.

Sport

Djokovic wins opener at Australian Open pursuing 25th Grand Slam

The News

Novak Djokovic defeated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open, recording his 100th victory at the tournament as he seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title. Fellow contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff advanced to the second round with less commanding performances.

20 January 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Djokovic wins opener at Australian Open pursuing 25th Grand Slam

    Novak Djokovic defeated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open, recording his 100th victory at the tournament as he seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title. Fellow contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff advanced to the second round with less commanding performances.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 8 January

  1. US advances to United Cup semis; Poland, Swiatek also win

    Coco Gauff won her singles match and then teamed up with Christian Harrison to win the deciding mixed doubles as the defending-champion United States beat Greece to reach the United Cup semi-finals. Poland also secured their semi-final spot with wins from Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz against the Netherlands.

    8 January 2026 · New Era

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