Swiatek perfectionism shines in clinical victory over Bouzkova on the Rod Laver arena
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek extended her unblemished start to the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3 dismissal of Marie Bouzkova, reaching the third round for the seventh straight year. The victory, while efficient on paper, required the Pole to navigate several high-pressure sequences, a challenge she believes is essential for her momentum as she … Continued
Iga Swiatek, Australian Open 2026 | © PsNewz
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek extended her unblemished start to the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-3 dismissal of Marie Bouzkova, reaching the third round for the seventh straight year. The victory, while efficient on paper, required the Pole to navigate several high-pressure sequences, a challenge she believes is essential for her momentum as she prepares for a high-stakes clash with 31st seed Anna Kalinskaya.
When asked during her post-match interview if her perfectionist nature makes it difficult to ever be truly happy with a performance, Swiatek offered a rare, candid glimpse into her mindset: “Honestly after… ok, that’s not gonna sound like I’m humble, but after winning so much like… You kind of expect that level from yourself every day.”
Following a 64-win season in 2025 that included her first Wimbledon title and a return to the world number one ranking, Swiatek has entered 2026 with the same relentless standard of excellence. However, she has yet to prevail at the Australian Open, the last major missing from her collection. Having reached the semifinals here in both 2022 and 2025, her focus remains on a disciplined build toward the second week.
SwiateK – Kalinskaya next round
The win sets up a third-round encounter against Anna Kalinskaya. The 31st seed advanced earlier in the day with a focused 6-3, 6-3 win over Julia Grabher. For Swiatek, the matchup represents the first seeded hurdle of her campaign and a chance to further refine a game that continues to set the gold standard in the bottom half of the draw.
