Iga Świątek arrives at Melbourne Park with one clear gap in her otherwise glittering Grand Slam résumé: the Australian Open title. Yet despite the anticipation surrounding her campaign, the world No. 2 insists she is not setting any “results‑based goals” for 2026. Instead, her priority is simple — becoming a better player.
Świątek has already conquered three surfaces: Hard courts at the US Open, Clay at Roland Garros, Grass at Wimbledon.
But the Australian Open remains the one major where she has never reached the final, falling twice in the semi‑finals.
Last month, she told Sportowy24: “For now I’m not setting results goals. I am focusing on developing technically and in terms of my tennis game itself.”
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Świątek continues to work closely with sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz — a partnership she has repeatedly defended publicly. She credits Abramowicz with helping her build routines, manage pressure, and maintain balance on tour.
“I hope the preparation period will mean that in the new season I will play well, solidly, and that I will learn something new,” Świątek said, reflecting on her heartbreaking semifinal loss to Madison Keys at last year’s Australian Open.
After the quiet of her training block in Poland, Świątek now heads into the intensity of a Grand Slam. The Australian Open begins on January 18, bringing two weeks of scorching heat and fierce competition.
Her recent 3–6, 6–0, 6–3 loss to Belinda Bencic in the United Cup final was a setback, but Poland’s overall victory softened the blow. Świątek reassured fans afterward:
“I’m still here, nothing crazy happened. Everything is fine, just super sore.”
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