"In the kitchen of Rod Laver Arena, she broke the Pole at the start of the second set and celebrated part show, part sincere by jumping along the baseline, arms aloft. I could go the other way and just mope around like I lost the first 6-0, but I just wanted to enjoy it and try and keep the spirits up, she said. I was just like keep fighting, I'll get there, and if I don't, it's not the end of the world'."
"Inglis won two more games and had a near-miss at 2-4, dropping to her knees and squealing on a break point when her forehand flew just long. But she was smiling again as she has done for much of the past two weeks when she met Swiatek at the net. I'm proud. I gave it everything these last two weeks, she said. Her tournament has included a dramatic run through qualifying, two tough main draw victories including one against her close friend Kimberly Birrell and a walkover thanks to Naomi Osaka's last-minute withdrawal."
Maddison Inglis reached the Australian Open round of 16 before losing 6-0, 6-3 to world No. 2 Iga Swiatek. She departs Melbourne Park with pride and personal rewards, including a high-end toaster, despite the disappointment. The loss means no more local players remain in the women's singles draw, while Alex de Minaur is the only Australian left in the men's draw. Inglis fought back in the second set, celebrated a break, and nearly converted a critical opportunity at 2-4. Her run included qualifying, two main-draw wins including over Kimberly Birrell, and a Naomi Osaka walkover. Swiatek is chasing a seventh grand slam and a career slam.
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