At the Australian Open, Rolex has been measuring greatness since 1978 — from Roger Federer to Iga Świątek and tennis’s next generation.

Polish tennis star Iga Świątek overcame a challenging first-set encounter to defeat Chinese qualifier Yue Yuan and progress to the second round of the Australian Open in Melbourne, joining four compatriots in advancing on Monday.

Iga Swiatek endured a startling loss to Belinda Bencic on Sunday, her first defeat to the Swiss in five years, unraveling in a dramatic 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 defeat despite Poland’s final success. The 24-year-old required on-court treatment,

After two losses at the United Cup over the weekend, world number two Iga Świątek insists "everything is fine" with her fitness in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

Yue Yuan, ranked 130th in the world, had shown promise in her previous matches, including a notable win against Julia Putincewa. However, against a focused Świątek, she struggled to make an impact. Although the second set was more competitive, with Yuan showing resilience, the match concluded decisively in favor of Świątek.

The Australian Open begins Sunday in Melbourne, and the draws for the men’s and women’s singles have thrown up some blockbuster first-round matches. The Athletic’s Matthew Futterman and James Hansen analyze an intriguing draw,

Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will look to defend their titles, as Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Świątek seek their first Career Grand Slams in Melbourne.