Iga Swiatek To Emma Raducanu: Five Women To Watch At The Australian Open

Iga Swiatek will be a hot favourite to win a first Australian Open when it begins on Sunday, but could face a stiff challenge from former champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka.

Iga Swiatek will be a hot favourite to win a first Australian Open when it begins on Sunday, but could face a stiff challenge from former champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka.

AFP Sport highlights five women to watch at first Grand Slam of the year:

Iga Swiatek

The world number one is a four-time Grand Slam champion but has never been beyond the semi-finals at Melbourne Park.

The Polish player rocketed back to the top of the rankings after winning her first WTA Finals trophy in November.