Swiatek: "It was not perfect, but mentally I was there to play the best tennis possible"

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The upcoming number two in the world in the next WTA Ranking update has shown in this past month that anyone can go through a rough patch. The important thing about the tough situation she experienced during the clay court season is how she has regained her form. Iga Swiatek will arrive at the US Open as one of the top contenders.

Following her surprising triumph at Wimbledon, the Polish player showcased a strong level on hard courts to claim the trophy at the WTA Cincinnati 2025. During the press conference after her victory, Iga explained what this title means to her, her second title of the season.

A very special trophy

"I have proven many things to myself throughout my career, but playing well in Cincinnati has always been challenging, on fast hard courts. It significantly boosts confidence," acknowledged the Polish player in statements to Tennis Channel. "I am very happy to see the results of all the hard work. Wimbledon convinced me to play in a different way."

"Today has been a very tough day, I think both of us were more tense than usual, it always happens in finals. I was happy to close it out in the end, focusing on the right things. Maybe everything wasn't perfect, but mentally I was there to play the best tennis possible at that moment. I did a lot of mental work throughout the tournament to stay more focused.

"In Montreal, I wasn't as good in that aspect as here. At times I felt very frustrated, but in this tournament, I stayed quite composed and very consistent in how I thought about my game."

Serving issues

"Today, I couldn't get the ball right on my serve, I had to repeat that motion a lot, but in the end, it helped me, although overall, today the service has been very up and down. I feel like I also served well in Australia, and then maybe I didn't trust this shot too much during a large part of the season."

Looking ahead to the US Open

"It means a lot, but you really need to start from scratch, it's a very long tournament, so you need to use that confidence and experience you have, but I don't know what the surface is like, so it's like starting over. I'm looking forward to leaving and playing tomorrow. The schedule is quite tight; I hope to catch the flight on time."

Regarding the Ranking

"Honestly, if I play well, it reflects in the ranking. I focus on being a better player; I'm not the type of person who focuses on the ranking."

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