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Rybakina ousted Świątek 7-5, 6-1 in the Australian Open quarterfinal, with a dominant serving display defining the match.
Rybakina won 93% of first-serve points in the first set, setting pressure on Świątek from the start.
Świątek faced heavy pressure on serve, with lower first-serve success and more defensive rallies.
Rybakina credited a late tweak to her toss and rhythm after indoor practice for improved second-set results.
Świątek indicated ongoing serve tweaks and a plan to skip certain events to focus on improvement.
Świątek’s broader strategic evolution includes balancing baseline patience with more aggressive play.
Rybakina advanced toward a potential semifinal with her serving rhythm cited as a major advantage.
Rybakina emphasized staying focused on serve as a key advantage for winning points.
The match underscored the difficulty Świątek faces when her serve is under pressure against a top server.
The semifinals opponent was Jessica Pegula, who defeated Amanda Anisimova to reach the last four.

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Swiatek and Pegula criticized the cameras in the players’ zone at the Australian Open, calling for more privacy.
Swiatek said players are watched in the bowels of Rod Laver Arena, including gym and locker-room corridors.
Pegula described the filming as an invasion of privacy that should be reduced.
Pegula said players feel under a microscope and mentioned online zooming in on phones as examples of intrusion.
Tennis Australia argued cameras help create a deeper connection between fans and players while prioritizing comfort and privacy.
Swiatek questioned the point of approaching organizers about privacy concerns.
Former events show privacy debates with players like Sabalenka and past incidents of on-camera moments.
American player Anisimova said cameras were visible but noted they also captured good moments for fans.
Analysts suggested Netflix’s Drive to Survive style content has raised expectations for behind-the-scenes access in tennis.
The debate continues as other Majors vary in camera access, with Wimbledon and the French Open resisting similar intrusions.

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Gauff's racket-smashing moment during the Australian Open sparked a debate on player privacy and camera coverage.
Serena Williams joined Świątek and Pegula in backing Gauff’s privacy concerns.
Pegula reinforced the need to limit broadcast of private moments, noting the locker room as the only private space.
Gauff acknowledged the public scrutiny of her moments, urging a more private processing space.
Świątek criticized being watched like animals, calling for privacy and a private processing process.
The discussion highlighted calls to reduce behind-the-scenes access at major tennis events.
Gauff’s incident occurred as she exited the Australian Open, drawing attention to privacy at the event.
The trio of players publicly supported Gauff’s call for less intrusive coverage.
Pegula and Świątek spoke after quarterfinals, underscoring privacy concerns across matches.
The article frames privacy as a growing topic amid modern broadcast coverage in tennis.

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Swiatek says there was no single breakthrough moment; she must keep working on several techniques with coach Wim Fissette.
Her serve remains the primary focus, with attention to first and second serve performance after a shaky quarterfinal.
Swiatek reached six straight Grand Slam quarterfinals, marking a record-leaning consistency since Serena Williams in 2003.
She plans to adjust her schedule to focus on serve improvements ahead of the next major events in 2026.
Rybakina's serving performance in the quarterfinal highlighted Swiatek's service issues with 57% first-serve and 50% win rate.
Despite the setback, Swiatek underscored the value of staying focused on improving the same areas she identified before the tournament.
Swiatek's 2026 calendar may be shortened to allow time for technical tweaks.
Swiatek remains positive about the long-term trajectory, aiming for a career Grand Slam with measured tweaks.
Jamie Malachy reports the context of Swiatek's performance and potential 2026 adjustments.
Swiatek's overall Melbourne run featured improvements and challenges across multiple matches.
Swiatek's 2026 setup signals balancing calendar load with skill refinement ahead of major events.

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