Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek vs. Rebecca Sramkova preview, prediction, and live stream details

Iga Swiatek will look to make light work of Slovak Rebecca Sramkova in the second round of the Australian Open 2025.

Australian Open 2025: Iga Swiatek vs. Rebecca Sramkova preview, prediction, and live stream details

Iga Swiatek vs. Rebecca Sramkova (via X)

Iga Swiatek and Rebecca Sramkova will face each other for the first time on court in the second round of the Australian Open. Swiatek will be eyeing a sixth grand slam title with this tournament, where her best run so far has been in 2022, where she was a semi-finalist.

In her Australian Open debut, Rebecca Sramkova defeated the American Katie Volynets in the first round match. The Slovak is currently ranked 43, her all-time career high.

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Iga Swiatek vs. Rebecca Sramkova: Match Details

  • Tournament: Australian Open 2025
  • Match: Iga Swiatek vs. Rebecca Sramkova
  • Date: January 16, 2025
  • Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
  • Round: Second round
  • Time: 11:00 AM AEDT
  • Surface: Outdoor hard court

Iga Swiatek vs. Rebecca Sramkova: Match Preview

5 time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek is regarded as one of the best players of her generation. Swiatek had an incredible 2024 season, winning the Roland Garros, 5 titles (Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome), and an Olympic bronze medal. She concluded the previous season with a year-end rank of World No. 2.

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The Polish tennis player started off her 2025 season with the United Cup, albeit a strong campaign she eventually faced defeat against Coco Gauff at the finals, and has strongly started her Australian Open 2025 campaign, defeating Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-4 in the first round.

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Rebecca Sramkova (via Instagram)

Rebecca Sramkova enjoyed a breakthrough 2024 season, highlighted by her first WTA singles title in Hua Hin, Thailand. She also reached the final of the WTA 125 tournament in Jiujiang, China.

Rebecca Sramkova was instrumental in Slovakia’s run to the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup final, with key singles victories against top players like Danielle Collins and Ajla Tomljanovic. However, she fell short in the final against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini. These strong results propelled her into the top 50 of the WTA rankings for the first time in her career.

Iga Swiatek vs. Rebecca Sramkova: Match Prediction

Iga Swiatek is the overwhelming favorite to win this match. As the top-ranked player with multiple Grand Slam titles and consistent dominance, Swiatek possesses a superior all-court game and powerful groundstrokes.

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Iga Swiatek (via Instagram)

Sramkova is a rising star with a strong 2024 season. However, facing a player of Swiatek’s caliber presents a significant challenge. While Sramkova has shown impressive potential, Swiatek’s experience and overall strength make her the likely victor.

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March Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in straight sets.

Iga Swiatek vs. Rebecca Sramkova: Live Stream Details

  • USA – Tennis Channel
  • UK – Eurosport
  • Canada – TSN, RDS
  • Australia – Channel 9, Stan Sport
  • India – Tennis TV