Swiatek: "If we had fewer tournaments, everything would be more fun"

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Iga Swiatek has played 40 matches at Roland Garros and won 38 of them. I felt like starting the article with a fact to sit back and appreciate what we have before us. That being said, with the Pole already in the Roland Garros round of 16 once again, it's time to review her latest press conference. A hard-fought victory this evening against Jaqueline Cristian on the Suzanne Lenglen court, but there's something about Paris that makes Iga win wherever she's placed. Pleased with the performance shown, the four-time tournament champion spoke at the press conference and delivered a sharp comment aimed at the current schedule.

Victory over Cristian

"Without a doubt, this was a good match, she really stepped up in the second set, although I had to do the same. It turned into an entertaining match, but I'm glad I pulled through. Luckily, I didn't have to break her serve in the last game, as I had been trying throughout the set. I didn't succeed, even though I had my chances, so I'm glad I stayed solid."

No women's matches in the nighttime slot

"I think it should be equal, although it doesn't worry me too much, I focus on doing my job. I adapt to the schedule I'm given and that's it, but yes, I think it should be equal, because women's matches can also provide a high level of entertainment. As you have seen in my match today, people have really enjoyed the encounter, we have provided a great show, that's why I think it should be equal, that's all."

A schedule that steals your smile

"It's not an easy topic, I think if we had fewer tournaments, everything would be more fun, but that's today's tennis, a tiring sport due to the schedule. It's not easy to maintain that fun all the time, but I love it, I enjoy working and training. For example, for me, training is always fun, although it's less fun when we feel the pressure and expectations on the court. That's when you feel like you can't bring out your game, that's why Carlos is a great example, it looks like he always makes it fun. Sometimes you have to push it a bit, but not everyone has that touch to play incredible shots, even though I often feel like the ball goes where I want, as if it's listening to me. That's super fun, that's what we work for, to experience those feelings. It takes you back to how you felt when you were a child."

Adapting to the conditions

"The biggest change is that I had to play on a different court against a different opponent. In this case, I think she put much more spin on her shots than Emma, for example, so it's normal to find differences. Today the balls were faster, the topspin was much more relevant in controlling the ball, and even in the air, it flew faster. Even if we look at our serves, I think we served faster than usual, so it was a bit different. Obviously, there is a slight difference in choosing the strings."

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