Rybakina

World No 1 and tournament favourite Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the Australian Open in the fourth round by Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.

[Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) [News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/news/) “My coach is saying that I actually need to show them sometimes. [Tennis News](https://www.tennis365.com/category/tennis-news/) At least I’m trying not to show so much emotions. “I really respect Iga because of the streak she’s had and her Grand Slams.

The reigning Wimbledon champion will face Jeļena Ostapenko in the quarterfinals; Świątek has never made it past the semifinals at Melbourne Park. Wimbledon ...

The WTA and ATP withheld all points at Wimbledon after the All England Club banned players from Russia and Belarus because of the invasion of Ukraine. "At the end I think I kept her under so much pressure and it brought me a win." "I really had nothing to lose so I just went there and tried to show my best and fight for every point and make it hard for her and I'm really happy with the win," Ostapenko said. "It was a really tough match and I really respect Iga because of the streak she had at the grand slams," Rybakina said in her on-court interview. Ostapenko closed out victory over Gauff in impressive style to reach the quarterfinals at a major for the first time since her 2018 Wimbledon semifinal appearance. Świątek was the hot favourite to claim her first Melbourne Park title and fourth major crown but had no answers to the big-serving Rybakina on Rod Laver Arena.

Most tennis players would agree winning Wimbledon is the pinnacle of the sport - the one slam that means more than the rest.

She will be favoured to get past fellow big-hitter Ostapenko, and while Jessica Pegula or Victoria Azarenka (if they get through) could pose a big threat in the semi-finals, Rybakina is clearly one of the front-runners for the tournament - if not the front-runner. It would be much simpler, and fairer, to play a women’s match first in the night session. It’s primetime in Australia and a better timeslot for the large European audience, who sleep through most of the day session. And here was Rybakina - the No.22 seed, but she would be in the top 10 if Wimbledon actually gave out ranking points last year - sharing a court typically assigned to qualifiers and lucky losers. And it also defies logic which the tournament refuses to follow during night sessions. The second came when the schedule was released for her fourth round clash with Swiatek.

On a day of upheaval in the women's draw, world No.1 Iga Swiatek and star American youngster Coco Gauff were bounced out of the Australian Open in the ...

Compatriot Jennifer Brady defeated her in three sets in 2021 in Melbourne on the way to the Australian Open final, where she was beaten by Naomi Osaka. Ostapenko, 25, won the French Open in 2017 two days after turning 20, and rose as high as world No.5, but was hampered by her lack of consistency. I felt the pressure and I felt that I don’t want to lose instead of I want to win. World No.1 Ash Barty stood in her path last year and was far too strong when blitzing Pegula 6-2, 6-0 on Rod Laver Arena. He was previously deputy editor of The Sun-Herald and a federal political reporter in Canberra.Connect via [Scott Spits](/by/scott-spits-hve68)is a sports reporter for The AgeConnect via [Courtney Walsh](/by/courtney-walsh-p5361n)is an experienced sports writer who won the ATP Tour's Ron Bookman Award in 2019, and an AFL media award in 2021.Connect via Following Ash Barty’s retirement and Swiatek’s elevation to the top ranking, the Pole went on a 37-match winning streak last year before losing in the third round at Wimbledon. “With me, it’s never boring on the court,” Ostapenko said. Rybakina then struck early, firing off two return winners in the opening service game to gain an early break. I felt I took a step back in terms of how I approach these tournaments and I maybe wanted it a little bit too hard,” Swiatek said. “She was just better today, honestly,” Swiatek said. So, it’s a little bit frustrating on that part.” Gauff teared up but wanted to continue her media conference.

Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has eliminated No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time.

The WTA and ATP tours withheld all points at Wimbledon in 2022 after the All England Club barred players from Russia and Belarus from participating because of the invasion of Ukraine. In the second set, Swiatek appeared to have gotten herself back on track, looking very much like the player who put together a 37-match winning streak last year. In the next, Swiatek held two break points at 15-40 but failed to convert either. Swiatek is a three-time major champion, including titles at the French Open and U.S. “I played well in the important moments,” said Rybakina, who used her big serve to unsettle Swiatek and got the better of their baseline exchanges. MELBOURNE, Australia — There will not be a showdown between Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff at the Australian Open.