Iga Świątek vs Anna Kalinskaya: Live Updates from Australian Open 2024
The challenge is mounting! Today, Iga Świątek has the opportunity to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open. Standing in her way is Anna Kalinskaya. Ranked 33rd in the world, Kalinskaya presents, on paper, the toughest challenge yet for the Polish star in Melbourne. Join us for live coverage of this exciting match!
Świątek Remains Poland’s Last Hope
The early rounds of the Australian Open are complete, and a key piece of information for Polish fans is that Iga Świątek remains in contention. The world No. 2 is the sole Polish representative left in the tournament and can secure a spot in the fourth stage today. She will face Anna Kalinskaya.
The Russian player holds the 33rd position in the WTA rankings and has won 7:6, 6:1 against Sonay Kartal and 6:3, 6:3 against Julia Grabher in Melbourne. Both she and our Polish competitor have yet to drop a set (Świątek won 7:6, 6:3 against Yue Yuan and 6:2, 6:3 against Marie Bouzková). This sets the stage for a very compelling encounter!
Match Details
- Time: 9:00 AM Polish Time
- Location: Margaret Court Arena
Stay with us for live updates throughout the Australian Open! We’ll bring you all the key moments as they happen.
Live Updates
Breakthrough for Świątek! The first set ends with a crucial break. Kalinskaya couldn’t respond.
Świątek’s Incredible Shot! The Russian player sends the ball into the net, giving Świątek two break points.
Nervous Moments: An error from Kalinskaya adds to the tension.
Świątek’s Unforced Error: Świątek sends the ball out.
Kalinskaya’s Error: Kalinskaya plays long.
Świątek’s Remarkable Return: Świątek retrieves an almost impossible ball and wins the point.
Świątek’s Winning Serve: A powerful serve from Świątek.
Świątek’s Error at the Net: Świątek makes a mistake at the net.
Świątek’s Excellent Play: A brilliant shot from Świątek that her opponent couldn’t return.
Kalinskaya Holds Serve: Kalinskaya wins her service game to zero.
Świątek’s Error: An out shot from Świątek. Kalinskaya is close to opening the score.
Świątek’s Net Play: Świątek sends the ball into the net.
Good Start for Kalinskaya: Kalinskaya makes a good start to the game.
Świątek Closes the Game: Kalinskaya hits into the net, and Świątek closes the game!
Świątek’s Early Break: Świątek breaks early in the match.
Break Point for Świątek: Another break point opportunity for Świątek.
Deuce: Kalinskaya struggles with Świątek’s return.
Świątek’s Error: Świątek sends the ball out.
Kalinskaya’s Chance: Kalinskaya has a chance but hits into the net.
Double Fault: A double fault from Kalinskaya.
Świątek’s Slight Error: A minor mistake from Świątek.
Kalinskaya’s Great Play: Kalinskaya plays a great shot, and Świątek can’t reach the ball.
Świątek’s Return: Świątek tries to surprise with a return, but it goes out.
Świątek’s Excellent Return: A perfect return from Iga Świątek.
Kalinskaya’s Error: An out shot from Kalinskaya. Świątek wins the game to zero.
Świątek’s Ace: An ace from Świątek!
First Point to Świątek: The first point goes to Świątek. Let the game begin!
Looking Ahead
The schedule for tomorrow includes Aryna Sabalenka vs. Victoria Mboko, Carlos Alcaraz vs. Tommy Paul, Alexander Bublik vs. Alex de Minaur, and Elina Svitolina vs. Mirra Andreeva.
The players are now entering the court. The draw, warm-up, and match are about to begin!
The roof over Margaret Court Arena will be closed during the match between Świątek and Kalinskaya to protect the players from the heat.
In other matches, Jelena Rybakina will face Tereza Valentova, and Naomi Osaka will play Maddison Inglis. The Osaka vs. Inglis match is particularly interesting, as Osaka’s coach is Tomasz Wiktorowski, Świątek’s former coach.
If Świątek wins, she will face the winner of Osaka vs. Inglis in the fourth round.
Linda Noskova and Xinyu Wang are still waiting to resume their match, which began around 4:25 AM Polish time and only lasted four games.
There are currently 40 minutes until Iga Świątek’s match. There are no indications of a delay.
The situation in Melbourne is serious, with a heatwave causing interruptions to matches on outdoor courts. Play is suspended until 8:30 AM Polish time. More details can be found here.
