Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic beat the top seed at the Australian Open, Iga Swiatek. The loss ended Swiatek's 17-match winning streak, and it was the earliest exit by a No. 1 seed in the tournament since 1979.
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She had a rough start to the tournament—she needed a tiebreak in the first set to win her first match, and she had to come back from losing in the second round. That changed when she beat Noskova in the third round, breaking her serve and taking the first set. With strong forehands and angles, she kept putting pressure on Noskova, but the Russian hit back with an explosive move.
Breaking Swiatek's serve, Noskova tied the match and put pressure on the four-time major winner. The unexpected winner, Noskova, briefly took back control during a break in play, but Swiatek held on and finished the match on serve.
There have already been a lot of surprises at this year's Australian Open, with top players like Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka, Ons Jabeur, and Andy Murray already being eliminated. These players' early exits have made the tournament even more unpredictable and excitement-filled.
(With inputs from agencies)
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