Swiatek Denied Entry

January 26, 2026 | Edition #352

The Australian Open has maintained strong momentum on court, but there has been no shortage of off-court drama as well. Iga Swiatek found herself at the centre of one such moment after being denied entry to a venue area, for the same reason Roger Federer once was.

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Swiatek Denied Entry at Australian Open For Same Reason as Federer
The Pole was denied to enter the venue for the same reason as that of Federer in 2019.



As you read above, Sinner had to remove the same piece of his gear as Alcaraz and Sabalenka - in line with an important tennis rule about the said equipment. So tell us,

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