Hello and welcome yet again to our Australian Open 2026 first round coverage as we take you to the women’s singles clash that features world No. 2 Iga Swiatek who will go up against Chinese qualifier Yue Yuan. Swiatek has had a mixed 2025 season and will look to make a statement against her qualifier opponent at the Rod Laver Arena. Catch play-by-play updates for first round clash of AO 2026 on Monday, 19 January at Rod Laver Arena, right here
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Iga Swiatek Vs Yue Yuan LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Upset On The Cards?
Well, well - that's not the start that Iga Swiatek would have hoped for as the 2nd seed as Yue Yuan manages to break the Pole's serve and take an astonishing 3-1 lead.
Iga Swiatek Vs Yue Yuan LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Match Underway
We're ready to go on Rod Laver Arena as Swiatek gets things going against her Chinese opponent.
Iga Swiatek Vs Yue Yuan LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Swiatek's GS Wins
French Open: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
Wimbledon: 2025
US Open: 2022
Iga Swiatek Vs Yue Yuan LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: Pole Talks About Her Chances
“I’m still young. I have plenty of time to do different things and achieve different goals in my career,” she said during her pre-tournament press conference. “I really don’t need to put that pressure on myself to do something in the next two weeks.”
Iga Swiatek Vs Yue Yuan LIVE Score, Australian Open 2026 First Round: H2H
Head-to-head: 1-0, Swiatek, 2025 Beijing.
