Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek overcomes accreditation issue to reach Australian Open quarterfinals
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Iga Swiatek was briefly denied entry to Melbourne Park due to lacking her accreditation, echoing a past incident involving Roger Federer, before securing a straight-sets victory over Maddison Inglis. The world No. 2 advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-0, 6-3 win, despite frustrations over her night-only scheduling. She now faces Elena Rybakina in a rematch of a heated rivalry.
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek faces Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis in the fourth round of the 2026 Australian Open on Monday. Inglis, ranked 168, has captivated fans with her unlikely run, becoming the first Australian woman to reach this stage since Ash Barty in 2022. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam winner, enters as a heavy favorite after dropping just one set.
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Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2026 Australian Open ahead of her third-round match, citing a recurring left abdominal injury exacerbated by post-pregnancy changes. Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis advances to the fourth round via walkover to face Iga Swiatek. The withdrawal follows Osaka's three-set victory over Sorana Cirstea and comes amid controversy over her on-court behavior.