2024-01-16 03:25:00
She is the big favorite for this Australian Open but her first round was far from being a simple formality. Opposed to Sofia Kenin, former member of the Top 5, the Pole was hooked and had to deploy to make the difference in two sets (7-6, 6-2). Her 2nd round will not necessarily be easier, either once morest Danielle Collins or once morest Angélique Kerber.
Swiatek will undoubtedly emerge reassured by this first round, which has already tested its ability to make the right choices in hot moments. Moved as rarely on her commitment during the first round (two breaks conceded), the Pole was pushed to the tie-break by an uninhibited Kenin. But the American, down to 41st place in the world, made a mistake at the worst time by making four unforced errors in the decisive game and thus leaving Swiatek in the lead. What followed was more in line with expectations with a dominant Polonaise and a resigned Kenin. One certainty: the world No. 1 is already ready to fight in Melbourne.
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