Yue Yuan vs Iga Swiatek Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | First Round
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Iga Swiatek begins her quest for a first Australian Open title and the Career Grand Slam with a first-round match against Yue Yuan.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Yue Yuan vs Iga Swiatek prediction
Yue Yuan has begun her season in impressive fashion, winning five of her six matches in 2026. She reached the quarter-finals in Canberra and then succeeded in qualifying for the Australian Open after three straight wins. She was rarely troubled too, dropping just the one set and defeating Tamara Zidanesk 6-3 6-1 in the final round.
She faces Iga Swiatek in round one, who is the second seed in Melbourne. Swiatek played a starring role as Poland won the United Cup, defeating Switzerland in the final. However, after three straight singles wins in the competition, Swiatek would lose to Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic in her last two matches. The six-time Grand Slam champion is looking to complete the Career Grand Slam at the major that has alluded her so far in her career.
Swiatek hasn’t looked quite as convincing in the lead up to this tournament, but she should still ease her way into the next round of the tournament with a comprehensive win.
Yue Yuan vs Iga Swiatek tip: Under 20.5 games
