Iga Swiatek has failed to complete the career Grand Slam at the 2026 Australian Open.
Swiatek’s bid for the clean sweep was ended by Elena Rybakina in the Melbourne quarter-finals on Tuesday, with the Kazakh fifth seed triumphing 7-5 6-1.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Swiatek’s serve was far from solid during the tournament, having won fewer games with the ball than any other quarter-finalist and being broken the most times alongside Coco Gauff.
Swiatek changed her service technique during the off-season, but the 24-year-old has historically struggled against aggressive opponents on the quicker Melbourne courts.
Former Wimbledon champion Rybakina, known for her powerful game from the baseline, ruthlessly took advantage.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.