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Swiatek Sets Confident Tone for 2026 as Pundits Install Her as Australian Open Favorite

Swiatek says winning Wimbledon reshaped her outlook heading into Melbourne.

Overview

  • Iga Swiatek marked the new year by reflecting on Instagram that her 2025 Wimbledon title changed her life and said she enters 2026 with determination.
  • She is slated to lead Poland at the United Cup before turning to her bid for a first Australian Open crown.
  • Former coach Paul Annacone predicted she will win the 2026 Australian Open, telling tennis.com he believes she will “get there next year and win.”
  • Andy Roddick said on his podcast that Swiatek is always one of the favorites in Melbourne and argued her name belongs in the conversation for any event.
  • After a mid‑2025 dip and frank work with performance psychologist Daria Abramowicz, Swiatek surged to a 6-0, 6-0 Wimbledon final win, leaving the Australian Open as the lone piece missing for a Career Grand Slam.