Swiatek reveals what gives her strength to keep competing in the final stretch of the year

Although the feeling is that the 2026 season can no longer be saved, Iga Swiatek still has reasons to fight in the last events she has left to play this year. How many will they be? It will depend on her performance in the WTA 1000 in Wuhan, where her ticket to the WTA Finals is at stake.

That is not what occupies the most space in her mind, that is also true. After stumbling in all the Grand Slams and in most of the WTA 1000s, the Polish player is now looking to close the season by being consistent, practicing a good level of tennis, and leaving the groundwork well laid for the next season. In Beijing, she did not manage to get past the quarter-finals, so now it’s time to improve in Wuhan to end this Asian swing on a high note. Luckily, fans on this side of the planet always fulfill their part of the deal.

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"Every year I am surprised by how enthusiastic the fans are, how committed they are, and how much they care about us. Here, I always receive many handmade gifts and letters," confessed the Warsaw native in statements collected by Tennis365. Swiatek wanted to especially thank that support at a time in the calendar when fatigue begins to accumulate and maintaining motivation can become a challenge.

"I am very grateful because this is what we need at the end of the season to keep pushing ourselves. Their support is very positive, and knowing that they are behind me is always a wonderful feeling. Chinese fans are unique," emphasized the 25-year-old, someone who has always found refuge in Asia during this final stretch of the calendar.

Swiatek acknowledges her inconsistency in 2026 and points out her goal for the end of the season

Beyond that bond with the public, Swiatek did not hide her dissatisfaction with the performance she has shown in recent months. "This season, I would say I have been less consistent than in previous ones, so I would definitely like to do a bit more," she admitted. The Polish player arrives in Wuhan after falling in the quarter-finals in Beijing against Elise Mertens, a defeat that prevented her from extending her run in the Chinese capital tournament and complicates her status as a top player.

The challenge in Wuhan goes beyond regaining sensations. The player is in full contention for qualifying for the WTA Finals, a new situation for someone who has made being among the top eight of the year a habit. Swiatek herself acknowledged being very motivated by this possibility, aware that she still has work ahead to reach the goal.

"I am going to give my best to play here as long as possible, but it has been an intense season and I want to finish it with a good result to start the next one positively," she explained. Her debut will come in the second round against her compatriot Magdalena Frech, with Iga being the winner of the only previous match between them.

Therefore, beyond the ranking and various concerns, the recipe for facing this last stretch does not change: patience, concentration, and moving forward without looking too far ahead. "I am very happy to be here, but I will take it step by step, as I always try to do," she declared. It is easy to say, although the words will only gain strength if they are then rewarded on the court.

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