Inglis to splash out on new toaster ‘and maybe the kettle’ after Swiatek ends Melbourne run

Qualifier leaves with $480k after 0-6, 3-6 defeatInglis exit ends Australian interest in women’s singlesMaddison Inglis leaves Melbourne Park with a lot, including the high-end toaster she’s always wanted. There is pride, having reached the round of 16 at the Australian Open, but also disappointment. In the biggest match of the local qualifier’s career, the world No 2 Iga Swiatek proved too polished, securing a 6-0, 6-3 victory on Monday night.The result leaves no more local players in the women’s singles draw. In the men’s singles, there is only Alex de Minaur, who plays top seed Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday evening. Continue reading...