Swiatek, after winning in her debut: "There are many positive vibes"

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Iga Swiatek does not lower her level. The Polish player arrived at the US Open as one of the clear candidates to win the New York major after her resurgence at Wimbledon, where she claimed the title, and her performance in Cincinnati, where she secured her second title of the year. The world number two is aware of the pressure and expectations building around her, yet they did not steer her away from her primary goal: starting with a victory against Emiliana Arango (6-1, 6-2).

Many players complain about the constant noise in New York's atmosphere, as well as the heavy journey from Flushing Meadows to the hotels in downtown Manhattan. However, the Polish player stated in a press conference that she always seeks balance to avoid getting unnerved, also discussing the differences between sliding on hard courts and clay, and the lovely relationship that Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova now share.

Happy with the victory

"The first matches are always a bit different, so I'm glad I had time to adjust to the conditions and the surface because it's definitely different from the practice courts. I think it was a solid match, so I'm happy to play another round here."

New York suits her despite its challenges

"In 2022, I didn't play wonderfully right from the start. It was probably the toughest Grand Slam where I had to overcome many challenges, and I managed to win it. So yes, every year is tough because New York is very noisy, you know, and it's hard to find balance off the court. But I have to say that I probably cope well compared to other players, so I try to stay in my bubble."

Positive developments so far

"The comfort level is hard to describe because the tournament is very long. Basically, you're here for three weeks. So, obviously, not every day will be the same. I'm quite pleased with my performance in Cincinnati, and I'm trying to draw confidence from that. Yes, there are many positive vibes in the team, so everything is going well."

A different sliding experience from clay courts

"I'm not going to change anything about the decision or the way I slide, but the sliding will definitely be different. It's shorter, and you feel more grip. So the effect will be different, and it all comes down to timing and knowing exactly when to stop. But in terms of my preparation and deciding when I'm going to slide, I wouldn't say there's much difference between hard courts and clay courts. But on clay, you can make those little slides, you know, even for the ball that's next to you. There's no need for that here. Furthermore, on clay, you don't need as much speed to slide, but here you do need to run a bit because the grip is greater, so you can't slide when you walk."

A new pair of sneakers for each match

"I don't get to the point of wearing them out because I use a new pair for each match. So On has to provide me with a lot, but they are happy with that. Yes, basically, I always want to have the same type of equipment for the match. That's why I do it. Obviously, they are not broken, like normal people who wouldn't notice the difference and could play with them for a month. But I notice the difference, a few centimeters more or less, that makes a difference, so I want to have the exact feeling of how I'm going to slide and move."

Happy to see the new friendship between Williams and Sharapova

"It's great. It's a shame, obviously, that it didn't happen earlier when they were touring together. I thought their relationship was so tense that I'm surprised they managed to overcome it. I guess if you have good intentions, you can overcome anything. So, I'm certainly glad to see it. Yes, I think getting recognition from your biggest rival must be a wonderful feeling. Maria also deserves it, and Serena is great. They are both great. I was happy to see them together because in tennis, I think we should all be united and pursue a common goal as players, even though we compete against each other, and that's an example of it," stated Iga Swiatek, who wants to take it step by step in New York but will aim to lift the title on the next September 6.

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