Tennis Match
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.
Emma Raducanu advanced to the second round of the WTA Transylvania Open with a strong 6-0, 6-4 victory over Greet Minnen. She will next play world No. 97 Kaja Juvan, who defeated Elena Ruxandra Bertea 6-3, 6-4 in her opener. The match is scheduled for February 4, 2026, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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No. 6 seed Leylah Fernandez defeated lucky loser Chloe Paquet in the first round of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, dropping just three games in a dominant performance. This victory ends a four-match losing streak for the Canadian player. It marks her first win since October 2025.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the second round of the 2026 Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over French qualifier Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah. During the match, Sabalenka accidentally hit her opponent in the face with a ball, creating an awkward moment. Post-match, she celebrated with a selfie alongside tennis legends Roger Federer and Rod Laver.
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Emma Raducanu advanced to the second round of the 2026 Australian Open with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Mananchaya Sawangkaew, despite a brief confrontation with the umpire over a flickering light. The British No. 28 seed came from behind in the first set and maintained her perfect first-round record at the tournament. She now faces Anastasia Potapova in the next round.