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Iga Swiatek defeated Karolina Pliskova in straight sets (6-1, 6-3) to reach the Wimbledon third round, maintaining her streak of reaching the third round at every Grand Slam this decade (26 straight).
Iga Swiatek outlasted Taylor Townsend in a three-set contest on Centre Court to begin her Wimbledon title defence, recovering from a shaky second set and a pivotal 12-minute first game of the decider to hold and then clinch the win; she advances to face Karolina Pliskova in round two, while Anisimova and Paolini also won their respective matches on day one.
The 2026 Wimbledon draw features four former champions with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka heading the top quarter, and Jessica Pegula, defending champion Iga Swiatek, and 2022 champion Elena Rybakina anchoring the other quarters. Serena Williams returns in Swiatek’s quarter, and Emma Raducanu is among notable British entrants. Potential quarterfinals include Sabalenka vs. Andreeva and Pegula vs. Gauff in the second quarter, a Swiatek–Kostyuk path in the third, and a Rybakina vs. Anisimova matchup in the bottom half, setting up deep runs for the top contenders.
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska defeats Anna Kalinskaya 7-6(3), 6-3 to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at Roland Garros, where she will face Diana Shnaider, marking a notable breakout in Paris.
Marta Kostyuk, the 15th seed, defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 on Swiatek’s birthday to reach her first French Open quarterfinal, extending her clay-court winning streak to 16 and signaling a potential shift at Roland Garros.
Iga Swiatek’s fourth-round loss at Roland Garros eliminates all previous champions from both the men’s and women’s draws, turning the Paris tournament into a wide-open race for a first-time Grand Slam winner. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka remains the top title threat alongside Marta Kostyuk, Naomi Osaka and Madison Keys, with Kostyuk in good form and Kostyuk facing Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals. In the men’s draw, with Carlos Alcaraz absent and Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner out earlier, Alexander Zverev emerges as the favorite in a field lacking clear frontrunners, though players like Matteo Berrettini, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Frances Tiafoe still pose threats as the Open field intensifies.
Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine upset four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals, setting up a Ukrainian showdown with Elina Svitolina and guaranteeing at least one Ukrainian woman semifinalist at Roland Garros for the first time in the Open Era; Kostyuk has been on a strong clay run, extending her winning streak on the surface.
Aryna Sabalenka edged Victoria Mboko 7-6(7-0) 6-4 to reach the Indian Wells semi-finals, while Iga Swiatek was knocked out by Elina Svitolina. Alexander Zverev became only the fifth man to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP Masters 1,000 events. The women’s semis will feature Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova and Svitolina vs Elena Rybakina, while the men’s semis pit Zverev against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz against Daniil Medvedev.
Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff criticized the Australian Open’s live camera access, arguing players are treated like zoo animals in the spotlight during Melbourne quarterfinals.
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula criticized the behind-the-scenes cameras in the players' areas at Melbourne Park during the Australian Open, calling the constant filming an invasion of privacy. Tennis Australia says the footage is meant to deepen fan connection while balancing players’ comfort, and the issue is set to be revisited in post-tournament discussions.
Aryna Sabalenka cruised past 18-year-old Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-0 to advance to the Australian Open semi-finals, while Iga Swiatek was delayed at Melbourne Park security after forgetting her accreditation.
The Athletic maps 2026 Australian Open storylines: how the Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry could push them toward career Grand Slams, whether Świątek and Sabalenka can win big finals, the impact of young upstarts breaking through, the form of American players facing adversity, and a growing push from top players for bigger prize money and greater welfare involvement at the Slams.
Amanda Anisimova defeated Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 at the US Open, reaching her first semifinal and avenging her Wimbledon loss, with strong crowd support and a solid performance that included 23 winners and key break points.
The 2025 Wimbledon saw Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continue their rivalry, with Sinner's strong performance hinting at a dominant future in men's tennis, while Iga Swiatek achieved a rare all-court Grand Slam victory. Novak Djokovic's age and recent losses suggest a shift in the men's game, and technological changes like electronic line-calling faced challenges. British players showed notable progress, and rankings saw significant movements among top players, setting the stage for the upcoming North American hard-court season.
Iga Swiatek overcame a challenging year marked by a doping controversy, a title drought, and personal losses to win Wimbledon with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory, highlighting her resilience and determination to succeed on grass courts and complete her career Grand Slam.