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Swiatek wins opening Australian Open game vs. Kenin
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Iga triumphed despite the difficult 1st set.

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

Swiatek started the match poorly as she lost her 2nd 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 1st set was decided after a tiebreak as the Polish tennis player dominated and won it 7-2 points.

In the 2nd 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 2nd of the Australian Open against Danielle Collins or Angelique Kerber.