Iga Swiatek Sets Process-First Tone for Australian Open Career Slam Bid

She stresses a match‑by‑match focus to keep Career Grand Slam talk in perspective.

Overview

Swiatek says she won’t set outcome goals for Melbourne and will take the 2026 Australian Open “step by step,” focusing on preparation.
The Australian Open is the only major missing from her six‑title collection, with past semifinals in 2022 and 2025 (the latter after a held match point versus Madison Keys).
She finished the 2025 season ranked No. 2 after a midyear dip to No. 8 and credits serving improvements for her late‑season resurgence.
Her lead‑in includes a Shenzhen exhibition from December 26–28 followed by representing Poland at the 2026 United Cup.
A title in Melbourne would make her the eighth woman of the Open Era to complete a Career Grand Slam, according to the reports.