World No. 2 Iga Swiatek secured a 6-2, 6-3 win at the Australian Open, progressing to the third round in her 24th consecutive Grand Slam appearance. Swiatek’s powerful baseline play, with groundstrokes hitting speeds of up to 140 kmph, dominated her opponent, Bouzkova. She controlled the match from the start, winning the first set 6-2 and closing out the second set 6-3 for a straight-sets victory.
Swiatek displayed composure and strength, serving for the match with confidence. Despite early tension, she maintained control with aggressive play. Bouzkova fought back, saving two match points, but Swiatek’s quality ultimately secured her win. A forehand winner in a nine-shot rally sealed her spot in the third round of the tournament.
In another match, Oksana Selekhmeteva achieved her first Top 30 win by defeating last year’s semifinalist Paula Badosa. Selekhmeteva, advancing to the third round at a Grand Slam for the first time, will now face No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula. Additionally, local qualifier Maddison Inglis moved forward to the third round after a 3-hour and 20-minute battle, defeating Laura Siegemund in the second-longest match of the tournament.
