Iga Swiatek has been barred from entering Melbourne Park by two overzealous security guards because she didn't have her Australian Open accreditation on her. Footage of the incident shows Swiatek running up to the players' entrance at Melbourne Park before talking with a security guard who refuses to let her through. Swiatek then quickly flashes it at the security staff before running up the hallway to the players' area. Iga Swiatek was visibly frustrated when security guards blocked her from entering Melbourne Park on Tuesday (pictured)The women's singles No.2 seed is one of the most recognisable stars at the tournamentIga Swiatek didn’t have her Australian Open accreditation on her. Despite the loss, as the last local woman in the draw, Inglis leaves the Australian Open with a huge rankings surge, set to move up to 113.

Source: Daily Mail January 27, 2026 02:06 UTC