Polish tennis sensation Iga Swiatek has stormed into the Australian Open quarter-finals with a dominant display on Monday, moving significantly closer to achieving the coveted career grand slam.
Commanding Victory Over Home Favourite
Swiatek, the tournament's No 2 seed, delivered a masterclass performance against Australia's Maddison Inglis, securing a comprehensive 6-0, 6-3 victory. The match, which took place during the last-16 stage, saw the Polish superstar drop just three games throughout the entire contest, demonstrating her formidable form and championship pedigree.
Chasing Historic Achievement
The six-time grand slam champion, who has previously triumphed at the French Open four times and claimed both Wimbledon and US Open titles once each, now finds herself just three match victories away from completing a career grand slam. This prestigious achievement, which involves winning all four major tennis tournaments, has eluded Swiatek thus far in her illustrious career.
Her best performances at the Australian Open to date have been semi-final appearances in both 2022 and 2025, making this year's campaign particularly significant as she seeks to add the Melbourne trophy to her already impressive collection.
Quarter-Final Prospects
With this commanding victory, Swiatek has positioned herself as one of the clear favourites for the tournament title. Her powerful baseline game, combined with exceptional movement and tactical intelligence, has proven particularly effective on the hard courts of Melbourne Park.
The Polish star's progression to the quarter-finals represents another milestone in what has been a remarkable career, characterised by consistent excellence across all surfaces and tournament formats. As the competition intensifies in the latter stages, all eyes will be on Swiatek as she continues her pursuit of tennis history.
