Swiatek compares ATP and WTA circuits: "Now the men's is more predictable"

Fernando Murciego | 27 May 2026 | 16.15

Swiatek compares the ATP and WTA tours: "Now the men's is more predictable." Source: Getty

Streaming French Open live tennis

🎾 Francisco Cerundolo vs Hugo Gaston

Sign up with Bet365 here
Make your first deposit of at least €5
Go to the “Live” section and watch every match

Watch the match on Bet365

Iga Swiatek has already taken the first two steps at Roland Garros 2026, with two comfortable victories where her opponents hardly pushed her. Her words in her latest press conference indicate an extreme level of concentration.

Three lost games in the first round and five lost games in the second, this is the starting path for Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros 2026. Emerson Jones tried, and today Sara Bejlek, but so far there is no way to make the doubts creep into the Polish player. An outstanding performance from day one to remind everyone that she is a four-time champion of the tournament, and if she arrives with confidence, there is no other woman who can match her level. Still far from the title match, these were Iga's words.

Match Analysis

"It was definitely a challenging match in terms of rhythm because Sara plays differently from most players. But I am pleased with how I adapted and the decisions I made, as sometimes it wasn't so obvious when to attack and when to stay back, but in the end, I felt pretty good."

The Dangers of Sara Bejlek

"She defended very well, and I had many opportunities to attack. Sometimes even too many. When you attack most of the balls, of course, you are going to make more mistakes because it's easier to return the ball than to really put a lot of energy into it and try to open up the court. Sometimes I made mistakes playing those high balls because also the ball bounces quite high. It's not easy to decide whether you should attack that ball or stay back and wait for the next one. I think it was due to her good defense and the way she plays. That's why I said the rhythm wasn't so clear. Sometimes, even with similar shots, she played very flat and other times totally the opposite. I would say it was quite unpredictable, but it didn't bother me. I wanted to be flexible, adapt, and play my game. So yes, there were moments when I made mistakes, but in the end, I felt like I was in control of the match, and it was up to me to finish the points or make errors."

Roland Garros Heat Experience

"At Wimbledon, at the beginning, it was quite hot. In fact, I feel like it helped me a lot because it practically burned the grass. Yes, in Wimbledon, I believe for about six days it was around 32 or even 34 degrees. Maybe also at the Olympics because it was two months later, but in general, the weather here is usually quite different. Nevertheless, it doesn't matter; I think it will change in the second part of the tournament. I suppose in this tournament, it really comes down to who manages to adapt to both conditions."

Iga Swiatek talks about the heat being experienced at Roland Garros

Iga Swiatek Compares the ATP Circuit to the WTA Circuit

”When Ash retired, people were saying there wasn't a dominant player, and they didn't like it because they thought the WTA was inconsistent. Now there are many players capable of winning, so I guess it all depends on who you ask. I feel that, yes, it's interesting for the fans because we can surprise them. On the other hand, I also believe that there is consistency in the results of the top players, and that is also good because fans can follow them for a longer time. In the ATP, we have Jannik, who is very good, and Carlos, who is injured now, but obviously both have won most of the tournaments. I suppose their fans are very happy, and I am too because I love watching them play, although it is certainly a bit more predictable”.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek compara los circuitos ATP y WTA: “Ahora el masculino es más predecible”