World No.2 Iga Swiatek delivered a masterclass at Melbourne Park, dismantling No.8 seed Emma Navarro 6-1, 6-2 in just 89 minutes to secure her place in the Australian Open semifinals.
The five-time Grand Slam champion, who has yet to drop a set in the tournament, demonstrated why she’s a dominant force in women’s tennis. Swiatek’s victory not only marked her seventh major semifinal—making her the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in 2006 to reach this milestone—but also underscored her growing prowess on hard courts.
“Honestly, I wasn’t going so deep in Grand Slams except Roland Garros,” Swiatek admitted after her win. “For sure, I feel more confident now.”
Swiatek’s unwavering intensity kept Navarro scrambling for large parts of the game. Despite Navarro’s valiant effort, including earning a break point at 2-2 in the second set, Swiatek’s unyielding serve and mental fortitude snuffed out any threat. Incredibly, the Polish star hasn’t been broken in her last four matches.
Her path to the semifinals has been historic, with just 14 games conceded—fewer than any Australian Open semifinalist since Maria Sharapova in 2013. Swiatek now prepares for a thrilling showdown against No.14 Madison Keys, who also brings red-hot form into the match.
