Australian Open: Swiatek Fights Back from 1-3 Deficit to Beat Bouzkova, Advances to Third Round

Swiatek Drops Early Break But Reels Off Five Straight Games to Dominate Bouzkova 6-2, 6-3

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Clément Gehl

le 22/01/2026 à 07h39

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Iga Swiatek faced Marie Bouzkova in the second round of the Australian Open. She opened with an early break, which she immediately surrendered back to her opponent.

But she broke Bouzkova's serve again, then a third time to claim the first set 6-2. In the second set, Swiatek dropped serve first and trailed 1-3.

Kalinskaya in Next Round

Determined to wrap up the match quickly, the Pole elevated her level and captured the final five games, winning 6-2, 6-3.

She faces Anna Kalinskaya in the third round.