Swiatek: "It is not pleasant to lose against anyone, you always want revenge"

Iga Swiatek continues to rack up victories at lightning speed in this Indian Wells 2025. The world number two takes a step towards defending her title in the Californian desert, already confirmed in the semifinals of the American event, where she will face Mirra Andreeva. In a press conference, Swiatek explained what it's like to play with so much wind, the importance of her previous match with Qinwen, and the changes in her tennis.

The wind in Indian Wells 2025

"It depends on how you feel. If I can adjust well, I'll be able to use it to my advantage in terms of hitting shots with more spin, with the wind to make it bounce even higher. It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't play, but there are many ways to use the wind. Sometimes you can overdo it. You have to have the right balance and remember the keys to your game. It becomes a crucial factor in conditions like this."

About her previous match with Qinwen Zheng at the Olympics

"Wim analyzed that match, and we talked a bit about it, but besides the fact that it was the only match I lost against Qinwen and I wanted to learn from it, it didn't cross my mind too much, because I knew today's match was on hard court and I knew what I had done wrong at the Olympics. The clay didn't help me at the Olympics, because those high-lifted balls that settle in place are difficult to play when you know how they will bounce. On clay, you can't do that. I knew that here the match would be clearer."

Does that loss from months ago help her?

"Definitely. I want to prove to myself and everyone that I can do it, and I knew that before the Olympics match. Now I know it, but losing to anyone is not pleasant, so you always want to get revenge, but it's nothing personal. I think all players have that feeling against those they lost to before."

Ups and downs in her serve

"I simply served poorly with the super heavy balls from the Middle East, although it's not an excuse because Mirra was serving at 190. I feel like I'm progressing and that I have more variety and I'm using it, but I wouldn't say it's a big breakthrough. It's a process, and for now, it's working."

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