In 2020, Iga Swiatek won her first Grand Slam title at 19, going on to add four more Grand Slam titles and spending over 100 weeks as world No. 1. In contrast, Emma Raducanu, who won her first Grand Slam title at 18, has not reached another major final and has struggled with injuries and coaching changes. Their Australian Open third-round match is a significant moment for Raducanu, who has a 2-7 record against top-10 players and a 0-3 head-to-head against Swiatek. Despite their divergent paths, both players have faced challenges in their careers, with Raducanu undergoing multiple coaching changes and rebuilding phases in pursuit of continued success.
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