Iga Swiatek delivered an impressive performance in Melbourne, crushing Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in a highly anticipated third round clash at the Australian Open. The world number 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion showed why she is one of the most dominant forces in tennis, outplaying her British opponent in every aspect of the game.
An unbalanced affair
Raducanu entered the match with hope after straight-set wins over Ekaterina Alexandrova and Amanda Anisimova, but those aspirations were dashed almost immediately. Swiatek was relentless, breaking Raducanu’s serve early and never letting up the pressure. After Raducanu managed to level the first set at 1-1 by saving two break points, Swiatek shifted gears, winning the next 11 games in a row to seal a crushing victory.
“It was pure domination,” commented one analyst. “Swiatek seemed untouchable. »
The numbers tell the story
Swiatek’s performance was supported by some astonishing statistics:
- 24 aces : Swiatek dominated on serve, winning 83% of her first serve points.
- 0 break points encountered: Raducanu never came close to disrupting the Pole’s service games.
- 3rd bagel of 2025: Swiatek continues her habit of delivering flawless sets this season.
During this time, Raducanu suffered enormously:
- 22 unforced errors: The mistakes piled up for the 22-year-old Briton.
- 7 winners: Raducanu was unable to find consistency in the face of Swiatek’s relentless pressure.
It was Swiatek’s fourth victory over Raducanu, extending her unbeaten head-to-head record and marking the first time she had recorded a bagel against the Briton.
-Raducanu: Honest and thoughtful
After this crushing defeat, Raducanu did not mince words about his performance.
“Today the score was obviously pretty tough,” she admitted. “Credit to Iga, she played well, but it was a combination of her good game and my bad game. Of course, if a top player plays perfectly, it’s already going to be a tough match. »
Despite the defeat, Raducanu remained optimistic, saying she knew what adjustments she needed to make moving forward.
Swiatek’s next challenge: Eva Lys
For Swiatek, the next opponent is the lucky loser Eva Lyswhose fairytale journey has captivated fans. Although the 23-year-old Pole is the big favorite, the match promises to showcase two players at very different stages of their careers.
Swiatek, already a five-time Grand Slam champion at 23, looks set to continue her quest for a sixth major title. His performance against Raducanu was a clear warning to the rest of the draw: Swiatek is in Melbourne to dominate.
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