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Iga Swiatek Got Annoyed With Her Kit at Australian Open

Iga Swiatek grew frustrated with her On kit at the 2026 Australian Open.
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Iga Swiatek grew frustrated with her ON kit at the Australian Open.
Iga Swiatek grew frustrated with her ON kit at the Australian Open. | IMAGO / AAP

It was not always pretty, but Iga Swiatek picked up a first round win at the 2026 Australian Open with a victory over qualifier Yuan Yue: 7-6(5), 6-3. Swiatek hit 34 unforced errors and acknowledged the issues after the match.

"It wasn't perfect, but that's why I am happy because it is not hard to win matches when everything is going well," Swiatek said. "Today it wasn't, but I managed to win, so that's good."

Not only was Swiatek visibly frustrated with parts of her game during the match, but her custom On kit became an issue as well. Tennis fans on social media began pointing out Swiatek's annoyance with her skirt early in the match.

Eventually, during a crossover, Swiatek sat on her bench and intentionally ripped the skirt so it was less prohibitive during lateral movements. Eventually, the WTA World No. 2 ditched the skirt altogether and wore the tank with a pair of shorts.

Every sportswear brand brings their best looks to Grand Slams, and this is not the kind of visuals On wanted in Melbourne. The Swiss sportswear brand has delivered some great looks, while other designs have been more divisive.

Swiatek's kit dropped online before the start of the Australian Open, and the Olish superstar's fanbase aired their dissatisfaction on social media. Players and fans who like the look can get Swiatek's On Court Tank Edge ($80) and Court Skirt Split ($80) online now.


On's product description for the Court Tank Edge reads, "A confident tennis tank with graphics inspired by Iga Swiatek's style of play. Made with On DryTec to keep you cool."

The product description for the Court Skirt Split reads, "A breathable tennis skirt with a side split, a mesh-lined waistband, and built-in inner tights with mesh ball pockets."

Swiatek will face Marie Bouzková in the second round. The 2026 Australian Open runs through January 31 for the women and February 1 for the men. It will be interesting to see if Swiatek wears the skirt or shorts next round.

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PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers professional tennis for Serve on Sports Illustrated, reporting on ATP and WTA events worldwide. From Challenger tournaments to Grand Slams, he brings readers in-depth coverage, daily recaps, and exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport. With a decade of experience in sports journalism, Pat is recognized as a trusted voice in tennis media. You can contact him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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