Swiatek reveals the hidden key she is working on with Francis Roig

Carlos Navarro - 7 Oct 2026 | 13:10
Iga Swiatek WTA Pekín 2026 WTA

The Polish player advanced to the quarter-finals in Beijing and was asked about her recent work with Roig. What have they focused on since the US Open? The answer is very clear.

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The hidden key that Swiatek is working on with Francis Roig.

Iga Swiatek is being a true bulldozer at the WTA Beijing 2026. The Polish player is chasing sensations to finish the year and approach 2027 as the moment to storm the Grand Slams again, and the average speed of the courts at the Chinese tournament provides her the necessary comfort to dominate and crush her rivals. Her challenge today was significant: on the other side of the net was Iva Jovic, one of the great pearls of the women’s circuit... but Iga didn’t even take the trouble to warn about the hurricane: 6-1 and 6-3 and a very convincing pass to the quarterfinals.

She has already conquered a WTA 1000 on the North American swing, specifically in Canada: that tournament became the testimony that the work she is doing alongside Francis Roig is on the right track. Much has been said about a partnership that, in principle, has the great goal of boosting the Polish tennis and returning it to that primordial version we knew: recover the identity of the most dominant Iga, that tenacious player who used her forehand to dominate, but didn’t overexcite with every shot nor tried to replicate the big hitters who would later become her nightmares. Despite the small cold water thrown by the US Open, the truth is that the Polish still believes in the plan... and has set new goals.

The key that Swiatek is working on that could bring her back to the top

Small improvements can make a big difference. Swiatek has it engraved in her mind and applies it in her work with the Spanish coach, seeking to find that extra in every area that makes her much better. What is she focusing on right now? Many might think of a specific shot, but the Polish thinks of an aspect that has always been a hallmark of her tennis, as if the number one priority were to regain the brutal dominance she used to have over others based on that shot.

"It is clear that each training block is focused on some different things. What sums it all up is that he (Francis) wants me to flow much more on the court, that my mobility and footwork don't stay 'stuck' on the court too often, but rather be dancing on the court. That ease of flow will give me much more strength in my shots, after all. That’s what we are working on, and I believe things are going great. There is much more, but this is the main foundation". A statement that supports her current form: according to the Polish player, practice is a great indicator that her state of form is fantastic, although she feels she still needs to back it up with better sensations during each match.

"Even without counting these matches here in Beijing, I have gained a lot of confidence through my training lately. My game has improved. Sometimes playing a tournament is complicated; not everything depends on you, but I think what I am doing makes sense and allows me to move forward. That is what gives me more confidence. When you have good results in a match, you always have a boost of confidence, but tennis is very tough; you must be prepared for each match. Previous results may not give you anything. I will keep pushing, without thinking about anything else", the Polish confessed without hesitation.

Finally, Iga also referred to today’s commitment, where she easily defeated Jovic for a spot in the quarterfinals of the Asian tournament. "I think I took much better advantage of the opportunities I had. I was more proactive with the ball. Perhaps I changed directions more instead of simply being solid; I was more intense. Also, I was able to play long exchanges and be good defensively. Everything worked today". On rails, this is how her evolution feels for a Swiatek who aims to win the title... which would place her among the top eight of the season, temporarily securing her spot in the WTA Finals. Few better motivations could be found.

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