Iga Swiatek to Face Emma Raducanu in Australian Open

Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu are set to face each other in the third round of the Australian Open after both secured victories in their second-round matches. Swiatek, the world No. 2, displayed her dominance by defeating Rebecca Sramkova 6-0, 6-2, marking her 27th bagel in Grand Slam history and continuing her streak of reaching at least the third round in every major since 2020. Raducanu faced a tough challenge against Amanda Anisimova but managed to win 6-3, 7-5, achieving her first advancement beyond the second round at this tournament. Raducanu acknowledged the difficulty of playing a friend and expressed excitement for the upcoming match against Swiatek, despite facing a 0-3 head-to-head record. Both players will be looking to capitalize on their respective strengths as they head into this highly anticipated clash. The match promises to be a significant test for Raducanu, who is battling back from injuries and seeking to prove her capability in Grand Slams.