"Swiatek breaks Rybakina to start the quarterfinal! A good first serve from Rybakina gets Swiatek stretching and unable to register a return for the match's first point. But the Pole answers back with two strong backhand winners to move ahead and then forces an error to bring up two break points, the first of which she converts with another backhand winner to move ahead."
"Both Elena Rybakina (5) and Iga Swiatek (2) have made their way out onto Rod Laver Arena, with the cooler conditions ensuring the roof is open and the sun streaming onto the court. In a Fashion Files update, Rybakina has opted for a white visor, white top, and white skirt, while Swiatek is wearing a purple cap, white top with black detailing, a black skirt, and white shoes."
Iga Swiatek secured an early break against Elena Rybakina, using backhand winners to convert the first break point and move ahead. Rybakina opened with a strong first serve that earned the match's first point, but Swiatek responded decisively to claim the game. Both players appeared on Rod Laver Arena with the roof open as cooler conditions brought sunlight onto the court. Rybakina wore an all-white outfit while Swiatek chose a purple cap and contrasting black-and-white kit. Temperatures dropped sharply from the previous day's extreme heat to about 21.9C. Earlier, Coco Gauff lost to Elina Svitolina, smashed her racquet in frustration, and raised concerns about privacy after the incident was filmed and shared.
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