The host nation awaits in the quarterfinals, with Alex de Minaur providing Hurkacz another Top 10 test in his first event since undergoing right knee surgery last July.
“He’s probably close or the highest ranking that he ever had. He’s really quick, moves around the court incredibly well,” said Hurkacz, who is 1-2 against De Minaur.
“So it’s going to be a good challenge, especially with the Aussie crowd. It’s going to be a lot of fun, and I’m excited for the match.”
Swiatek is projected to face Maya Joint, the 19-year-old Australian No. 1.
In 2025, Joint captured two WTA titles and climbed to No. 32 in the rankings as one of her tour’s perennial newcomers. She sat for Australia’s opening tie against Norway due to illness, before falling in her 2026 debut to Barbora Krejcikova on Tuesday.
