Iga Swiatek delivered a statement performance in Melbourne, crushing Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in a highly anticipated third-round clash at the Australian Open. The world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion showed why she’s one of the most dominant forces in tennis, outclassing her British opponent in every facet of the game.
A lopsided affair
Raducanu entered the match with hope after straight-set wins over Ekaterina Alexandrova and Amanda Anisimova, but those aspirations were dashed almost immediately. Swiatek was relentless, breaking Raducanu’s serve early and never letting up. After Raducanu managed to level the first set at 1-1 by saving two break points, Swiatek shifted into another gear, winning the next 11 games in a row to seal a commanding victory.
“It was pure domination,” remarked one commentator. “Swiatek looked untouchable.”
The numbers tell the story
Swiatek’s performance was backed by astonishing stats:
- 24 aces: Swiatek dominated on serve, winning 83% of her first-serve points.
- 0 break points faced: Raducanu never came close to troubling the Pole’s service games.
- 3rd bagel of 2025: Swiatek continues her habit of delivering flawless sets this season.
Meanwhile, Raducanu struggled mightily:
- 22 unforced errors: Mistakes piled up for the 22-year-old Briton.
- 7 winners: Raducanu couldn’t find any consistency against Swiatek’s relentless pressure.
This was Swiatek’s fourth victory over Raducanu, extending her undefeated head-to-head record and marking the first time she registered a bagel against the Brit.
Raducanu: Honest and reflective
After the crushing defeat, Raducanu didn’t mince words about her performance.
“Today the scoreline was obviously quite harsh,” she admitted. “Credit to Iga, she played good tennis, but it was a combination of her playing well and me not playing so well. Of course, if a top player is playing perfect, it’s going to be a difficult match already.”
Despite the loss, Raducanu remained optimistic, stating that she knew what adjustments she needed to make moving forward.
Swiatek’s next challenge: Eva Lys
Up next for Swiatek is lucky loser Eva Lys, whose fairytale run has captivated fans. While the 23-year-old Pole is the heavy favorite, the match promises to showcase two players at very different points in their careers.
Swiatek, already a five-time Grand Slam champion at 23, looks poised to continue her charge for a sixth major title. Her performance against Raducanu was a clear warning to the rest of the field: Swiatek is in Melbourne to dominate.
