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Emma Raducanu will face second seed Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open third round, in what is her fourth meeting with the five-time grand slam champion.
Raducanu is yet to take a set off Swiatek in their three previous meetings, with the former World No 1 winning 7-6 6-3 in their most recent match in Stuttgart last season.
“She is a top player. She’s been really consistent over the last quite a few years. It’s going to be a match for me where I feel like I don’t really have much expectation externally,” said Raducanu, who battled injury during her win over Amanda Anisimova to reach the Australian Open third round for the first time.
“I’m looking forward to going out there and testing my game against the best, because ultimately, you play tennis, and you live for these matches. It’s going to be a great buzz of adrenaline,” Raducanu said.
The 22-year-old will hope to recover in time to face Swiatek on Saturday, in what is a clash of grand slam champions in the third round in Melbourne.
When will Emma Raducanu play Iga Swiatek at Australian Open?
Raducanu is likely to play Swiatek on Saturday. The order of play will be released on Friday and although Swiatek prefers to play during the day in Melbourne, the match may be scheduled on one of the main show courts in a night session.
Emma Raducanu vs Iga Swiatek head to head
Raducanu has lost her three previous matches against Swiatek, and is yet to win a set against the five-time grand slam winner. Two of those meetings have come on clay, which is four-time French Open champion Swiatek’s best surface. Raducanu, 22, and Swiatek, 23, will be meeting for the fourth time in four seasons and for the first time at a grand slam.
2024: Stuttgart (clay) – Swiatek won 7-6 6-3
2023: Indian Wells (hardcourt) – Swiatek won 6-3 6-1
2022: Stuttgart (clay) – Swiatek won 6-4 6-4
What has Emma Raducanu said about Iga Swiatek?
“She is a top player. She’s been really consistent over the last quite a few years. It’s going to be a match for me where I feel like I don’t really have much expectation externally.
“I think you always have the pressure that you put on yourself to perform to your best ability, which is not really going to change, but that’s every match.
“I think I’m going to enjoy playing in a great atmosphere. I think the last two matches I’ve had the crowd has been amazing, the support here. I’ve really felt at home.
“I’m looking forward to going out there and testing my game against the best, because ultimately, you play tennis, and you live for these matches. It’s going to be a great buzz of adrenaline.”
Where can I watch the Australian Open?
In the UK, the Australian Open will be broadcast live on Eurosport. Subscribers can also stream the action online on the Eurosport website or with the discovery+ app.
The tournament takes place every day from midnight UK time each day on the outside courts and 1am on the show courts, while night sessions will start at 8am.
