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Swiatek Downplays Career Slam Talk as Australian Open Begins

Melbourne remains the lone major missing from her résumé.

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 15, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek during practice REUTERS/Edgar Su
Iga Swiatek is targeting a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open

Overview

  • The world No. 2 said completing a career Grand Slam would be a dream but not her driving goal.
  • She emphasized day-by-day preparation and “grinding match by match,” saying she has no expectations for the tournament.
  • She asked reporters not to reveal her potential path through the draw and will face China’s Yuan Yue in the first round.
  • Swiatek has yet to advance beyond the semi-finals at Melbourne Park despite six major titles elsewhere.
  • She enters after Poland won the United Cup, though she lost singles matches to Coco Gauff (6-4, 6-2) and Belinda Bencic (3-6, 6-0, 6-3) in Sydney.