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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Eleanor Crooks

I felt the pressure – world number one Iga Swiatek on exit from Australian Open

AP

Iga Swiatek admitted the pressure of the world number one tag got to her after crashing out of the Australian Open in the fourth round to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina.

The Russian-turned-Kazakh has spoken of her frustration at not being scheduled on the main courts since her success at the All England Club and, on Rod Laver Arena, she produced a big-stage performance to win 6-4 6-4.

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