Swiatek wins opening Australian Open game vs. Kenin

Iga Swiatek, world number 1, won against world number 41, Sofia Kenin, in a match from the 1^st round at the Grand Slam in Australia.

Swiatek d. Sofia Kenin 7-6(2) 6-2 at the Australian Open

Iga has dropped only 2 sets in her last 17 matches.

Back to playing spotless tennis & racking up wins like they’re candy.

✅17 match winning streak
✅6-0 in 2024

The hunt for her 5th Grand Slam is on.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 16, 2024

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Swiatek started the match poorly as she lost her 2^nd serve in the clash and allowed Kenin to lead 3-1 games, but the world number 1 tied it 3-3. Swiatek lost her serve again, and Sofia led 5-4, but when the American was serving for the 1st set, Iga broke her serve and tied the game again.

The 1^st set was decided after a tiebreak as the Polish tennis player dominated and won it 7-2 points.

In the 2^nd set, things were a lot easier for Swiatek as she converted 2 break points from 4 opportunities to win the set 6-2 and, with that, the match in straight sets.

Iga will play in the 2^nd of the Australian Open against Danielle Collins or Angelique Kerber.

Iga Swiatek on beating Sofia Kenin in Australian Open R1:

“Well I’m really happy. It’s not easy to play the first round, especially the 1st slam of the season. It wasn’t easy at the beginning to find my rhythm. I felt a bit off & I feel like Sofia really did everything to keep… pic.twitter.com/gWJjPzsKiU

— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) January 16, 2024