Iga Swiatek is all set to face Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2026. Swiatek, who is a hot favourite at the first Grand Slam of the year, is coming off a 6-0, 6-3 win over Maddison Inglis, ending the Australian’s fairytale ending.
Swiatek is yet to win a major in Australia and has only reached the semifinals of the tournament in 2022 and 2025. The six-time Grand Slam champion is aiming to win her maiden major in Australia.
On the other hand, Rybakina crushed past Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-3 to secure her place at the last eight. The Kazakh star had 10 aces and 32 winners against the Belgian. Meanwhile, as Rybakina meets the Pole star in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2026, a look at the match schedule, date, time, live stream, head-to-head, and more.
Swiatek vs Rybakina AUS Open 2026 quarterfinal schedule, date, time, live info, h2h
Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina will face off against each other tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 12:30 AM GMT, 7:30 PM ET, and 6:00 PM IST at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia.
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Time: 12:30 AM GMT, 7:30 PM ET, and 6:00 PM IST
Venue: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina Head-to-Head
Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina have met each other 11 times on the tour level, with the Pole leading the head-to-head record 6-5. Their last encounter came in the Round of 16 of the French Open 2025, with Swiatek defeating Rybakina with a score of 1–6, 6–3, 7–5.
Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina, Australian Open 2026 live stream and telecast details: When and where to watch?
USA fans can catch the Australian Open 2026 matches live on ESPN2 (and ESPN for the semifinals). UK Fans will be able to catch the action live on TNT Sports, with live streaming available on Discovery+.
Tennis fans from India can watch the action live on the Sony Ten network. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app.