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Aus Open: Swiatek Brushes Past Kalinskaya To Reach Round Of 16

By IANS News January 24, 2026 • 16:52 PM View: 16

Russian Anna Kalinskaya: Russian Anna Kalinskaya challenged World No. 2 Iga Swiatek significantly before the latter secured a 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 victory at the Margaret Court Arena on Saturday, moving into the fourth round of the Australian Open.

Swiatek rebounded strongly from her uncertain second set to secure the victory in 1 hour and 44 minutes, maintaining her momentum in pursuit of a career Grand Slam.

The second-seeded Pole was in ⁠her ruthless form, quickly building a 5-1 ‌lead with a double break and winning the opening set in just 24 minutes to dominate an off-colour Kalinskaya, who received treatment for her lower back during the break.

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