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Iga Swiatek overcomes Jule Niemeier in Australian Open first round

World number one Iga Swiatek was challenged by world No.69 Jule Niemeier in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open, but managed to advance in straight sets 6-4 7-5.

Iga Swiatek debuted new Asics collection in the first round of the Australian Open. The WTA No.1 is sporting the Asics Women’s AO Match Tank and Shorts, paired with Asics Gel Resolution 9 White/Amethyst Women’s Shoes.

The first set went with serve until the final game, when Swiatek earned her first two break points in the match and converted the second one when Niemeier hit a volley into the net.