Top seed Swiatek ruthlessly moves into fourth round
Iga Swiatek came within one game of a double bagel victory over Spanish qualifier Cristina Bucsa in the third round of the Australian Open.
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Ruthless Swiatek leads charge into Australian Open last 16
The Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were also big winners, ensuring that normal order was resumed on day five at Melbourne Park following the shocks of a day earlier. World number two Ons Jabeur was the biggest casualty in the women's draw on Thursday, while the men's field has lost its top two seeds in Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud. Hot favourite Swiatek, a three-time major winner but chasing a first Australian Open title, swatted aside qualifier Cristina Bucsa of Spain 6-0, 6-1.
All business Swiatek eases into second week at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Top seed Iga Swiatek continued to carve her way through the Australian Open draw on Friday, dismantling Cristina Bucsa 6-0 6-1 in bright sunshine on the Margaret Court Arena to reach the fourth round.
Australian Open 2023: order of play on Wednesday
MELBOURNE : Order of play on the main showcourts on the third day of the Australian Open on Wednesday (prefix number denotes seeding):
Rybakina has no problem being away from Australian Open spotlight
MELBOURNE : Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina shrugged off having to play Monday's Australian Open first round match on an outer court at Melbourne Park, saying she did not care where she competed as long as she can cap it off with confidence-boosting wins.
Australian Open 2023 prize money: how much do winners of men's, women's and doubles finals win?
MELBOURNE : Along with offering a spot in the tennis history books, the four Grand Slams - the biggest events on the tennis calendar - also provide serious financial incentive for would-be champions.
Jabeur primed for success after 2022 breakthroughs, heartbreaks
Ons Jabeur took 10 years to reach a Grand Slam final, but losing in the title clash at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open last year has not deterred the Tunisian, who looks primed for major silverware as she attempts to break new ground in 2023.
Kvitova wins battle of Wimbledon champions at Adelaide
Petra Kvitova won the battle of Wimbledon champions on Monday in Adelaide as she outserved Elena Rybakina -- who has now crashed out early in two tournaments leading into next week's Australian Open.