Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Iga Swiatek Fixes Skirt Mid-Match at Australian Open
Iga Swiatek, a famous tennis player, had a problem with her skirt during a match at the Australian Open.
The skirt was uncomfortable and she even ripped it while sitting on the bench.
Despite this, she won the match against her opponent, Yue Yuan.
Swiatek said she felt a bit rusty at the start but improved as the match went on.
She made 35 mistakes that she didn't mean to make, which might be a concern for her next match.
She will play Marie Bouzková in the second round.
Iga Swiatek struggled with her skirt during her first-round match at the Australian Open against Yue Yuan.
She ripped the skirt made by Swiss brand On due to discomfort and fit issues.
Swiatek won the match with a score of 7-6 (7/5), 6-3.
She admitted to feeling rusty at the start but improved as the match progressed.
Swiatek made 35 unforced errors, which could be a concern for her next match against Marie Bouzková.
- Who
- Iga Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, and Yue Yuan, her opponent.
- What
- Swiatek had to adjust her skirt mid-match due to discomfort and eventually ripped it.
- When
- During the first round of the Australian Open on January 19, 2026.
- Where
- At the Australian Open in Melbourne.
- Why
- The skirt, made by Swiss sportswear brand On, caused discomfort and fit issues.
- Player
- Iga Swiatek
- Opponent
- Yue Yuan
- Tournament
- Australian Open
- Match Result
- 7-6 (7/5), 6-3
- Clothing Brand
- On
- Unforced Errors
- 35
- Next Round Opponent
- Marie Bouzková