The world number one and heavy Australian Open favourite was 5-3 down in the second set against German Niemeier before fighting back to triumph 6-4 7-5. Iga Swiatek was relieved after surviving a tight first-round tussle with Jule Niemeier at Melbourne Park. Story continues Australian Open: Iga Swiatek relieved after surviving first-round match Daniil Medvedev, who was beaten by Nadal in last year’s final, was then impressive in dismissing Marcos Giron of the United States 6-0 6-1 6-2. There was little to choose between the pair on Rod Laver Arena, with Niemeier serving for the second set only for Swiatek to fight back and claim a 6-4 7-5 victory.
The first night session at Melbourne Park saw world No 1 Iga Swiatek survive a serious test against last season’s Wimbledon quarter-finalist Jule Niemeier. The British No 1 will take on Coco Gauff next in a blockbuster clash between two teenage stars.
Raducanu arrived at Melbourne Park with some questions over her fitness after rolling her ankle last week, but moved well on the opening day of the tournament and produced an attacking performance to dismiss the German 6-3 6-2. Nadal was given a scare by Draper in a physical battle, but the 21-year-old was hampered by cramps as Nadal went on to claim a 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 win in over three and a half hours.Įmma Raducanu is also through to the second round after sealing an impressive win over Tamara Korpatsch. Rafael Nadal began his Australian Open title defence with a four-set victory over Britain’s Jack Draper on the opening day in Melbourne.
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