Nadal, Swiatek survive early tests at Australian Open

Nadal, Swiatek survive early tests, Kyrgios pulls out in Australian Open shock

Defending champion Rafael Nadal shrugged off a rocky build-up to reach the Australian Open second round after home favourite Nick Kyrgios pulled out injured.

Swiatek takes last 4 games, tops Niemeier at Australian Open - NBC Sports

MELBOURNE, Australia — Iga Swiatek went into her first-round Australian Open match with strong memories of what a tough go of it she had against Jule Niemeier the last time they met. So the No. 1-ranked Swiatek came in ready for another tussle, and possibly another three-setter, but grabbed the last four games to beat Niemeier 6-4, 7-5 in Rod Laver Arena. Determined, Swiatek said, to “think about what I could do to push her back,” the 21-year-ol…

Australian Open 2023 Day 1 wrap: Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek survive early tests, Daniil Medvedev makes strong statement

Australian Open 2023, Day 1 wrap and results: Defending champion Rafael Nadal progressed to the 2nd round after a 4-set win while last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev came up with a ruthless display on Monday. Woen's singles stars Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu progressed to the second round.

Rafa Nadal, Iga Swiatek survive early tests, Nick Kyrgios pulls out in Australian Open shock

Rafa Nadal shrugged off a rocky build-up to reach the Australian Open second round with a four-set win over ailing Jack Drape

Nadal, Swiatek survive early tests at Australian Open

MELBOURNE: Defending champion Rafa Nadal shrugged off a rocky build-up to reach the Australian Open second round with a four-set win over ailing Jack Draper on Monday (Jan 16) after home favourite Nick Kyrgios dropped a Day One bombshell by pulling out injured. Top women's seed Iga Swiatek also made heavy

Swiatek tops Niemeier in 1st rd. Australian Open

No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek overcame a rough start to her first-round Australian Open match by winning the last four games to beat Germany's Jule Niemeier, 6-4, 7-5 on Monday.