Swiatek: "What happened two years ago doesn't help me on the track"

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It seems obvious, as Iga Swiatek mentioned in a press conference, that winning the US Open a couple of years ago is not something that helps you win matches every time you return to the same place. Maybe she is very good, or perhaps no one has managed to take a set from her in this edition yet, but the Polish player claims that the four victories she has achieved this week were due to other factors. The world No. 1 is confident and ready to make an impact in New York, although she holds a lot of respect for the upcoming round. Can Jessica Pegula stop the European player? These are her thoughts.

Fourth tournament win

“Once again, I am very pleased with my performance today. Initially, we were both holding our serves, so I am proud that I managed to wait for the right moment to seize my opportunity on the return and break Liudmila's serve. Then, in the second set, I applied even more pressure, taking advantage of that extra confidence, so I am very satisfied with the outcome.”

Breaking in the ninth game, that's what great players do

“Honestly, sometimes I also get that feeling, but I wouldn't say that was the case tonight or throughout the tournament, as I feel I have always been applying pressure in each of my return games. In the previous round, for instance, I also had many break points but simply didn’t make the right decision to win the point and, therefore, the game. What I know is that if I keep applying pressure, then there will be a higher chance of new opportunities arising in the future. If you capitalize on just one of them, that's already good enough.”

Champion here in 2022

“The experience from winning this tournament is helpful, though when it comes to memories, I think what I remember most vividly is the final against Ons Jabeur. Some moments are random, others less so, but you also don’t dwell on them too often because we typically try to focus on looking ahead. I can't pinpoint when these memories help me, certainly not on the court, because there I am solely focused on what I need to do at that moment, not on what happened two years ago.”

Against Pegula in the quarterfinals

“I just came off the court, but I know facing Jessica in the quarterfinals won’t be easy. It will definitely be a tough match because she plays really well here with that flat, low-spin ball. I will have to fine-tune my footwork as she will bring a high ball rhythm after winning so many matches in the past weeks. Yes, it will be a big challenge.”

Freedom in the stands

“It’s something we have to adapt to, something I have to work on in terms of focusing on the right spot. I will continue to wait for the people behind my opponent to stop because I want to clearly see where the ball is going, not missing any moves. This waiting part is essential, but the chair umpires are allowing it, so I hope it continues. I don’t mind people moving, especially here, in such a large stadium. I think you can maintain your focus, though maybe it's more challenging in smaller stadiums where the audience is closer, but I'm not sure. I’ve played two tournaments under this rule and haven’t lost focus, so it’s fine.”

Evident improvement with her serve

“I started positioning myself somewhat differently when serving, prior to the serving mechanics, so maybe that’s why, but I won’t go into details. Honestly, I feel I’ve been serving pretty well for most of the season, so I am sticking to the same work since the beginning, knowing it’s a process and you always have to remind yourself of the right things. This week, it’s undeniable that I've had a good rhythm with my serve.”

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