Iga Swiatek defeats former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in first round
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iga Swiatek won the battle of the grand slam champions against Sofia Kenin to reach the second round of the Australian Open. “I’m happy that I am through and I could play a little bit better in the second set.” Remarkably, Swiatek was the only player in her initial section of the draw not to have made an Australian Open final. I’m just going to be ready and we’ll see.” Collins was a 6-2 3-6 6-1 winner over former Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open champion Angelique Kerber. So I’m more trying to find my rhythm, to being on court and feeling good again.” There were also victories for two other former grand slam winners, with 18th seed Victoria Azarenka beating Camila Giorgi 6-1 4-6 6-3 and Sloane Stephens seeing off Olivia Gadecki 6-3 6-1.