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.