The win extended Swiatek\u2019s perfect record in first-round matches at the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Facing the 28-year-old Siniakova, a nine-time Grand Slam doubles champion, Swiatek relied on a dominant first serve to secure the victory. The Polish star landed 71 per cent of her first serves with an average speed of 168 km\/h and won 79 per cent of those points. In contrast, Siniakova, ranked No. 50, managed 60 per cent of first serves and won 56 per cent of those points.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Siniakova hit two more winners than Swiatek, she also committed eight additional unforced errors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"For sure it wasn't an easy first round, so I'm happy that I'm through,\" Swiatek said post-match. \"She was playing really well and I just needed to be more proactive and in the second set I did that, so I was happy.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The opening set saw both players hold serve for the first five games before Swiatek broke to lead 5-3 and served out the set. She carried the momentum into the second set, taking a 2-0 lead. However, Siniakova fought back to lead 3-2 before Swiatek elevated her game to close out the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A sixth Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park would see Swiatek reclaim the No. 1 ranking, which she previously held for 75 consecutive weeks from 2022 to 2023 and again until October 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The opening set saw both players hold serve for the first five games before Swiatek broke to lead 5-3 and served out the set. She carried the momentum into the second set, taking a 2-0 lead. However, Siniakova fought back to lead 3-2 before Swiatek elevated her game to close out the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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