Iga Swiatlek was involved in a heated exchange with a reporter after her shock quarterfinal departure to the US Open for American Amanda Anisimov. The Polish star is an unpleasant relationship with the media on Wednesday when she faced questions after the defeat of her direct sets.
World No. 2, which was inclined as one of the favorites after her recent victory in Cincinnati, was defeated by 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday. The loss was particularly stabbed because only two months earlier, in Wimbledon, the Polish star dismantled the same opponent with the merciless victory of 6-0, 6-0.
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Swiato began graciously press conference after the match and appreciated Anisim’s for her aggressive game and improved peace on the big scene. But the atmosphere acted when the journalist asked if the fatigue played a role in her defeat. Swiatle, clearly irritated by the interrogation line, responded in a sharp exchange.
Here is the way the dialogue has developed in New York:
Newsletter: Generally it has been a lot of tennis in the last few weeks: Wimbledon, American tournaments leading to it, and now this. How tired are you at the moment?
Swiatus: Well, I don’t know. It’s not like my matches are exhausting.
Newsletter: Do you feel like a mental break? I’m not talking about loss as such.
Swiatus: Why would you say that?
Newsletter: I just wondered. It’s a lot in a row. Are you looking forward to a break?
Swiatus: Well, talk to people responsible for the schedule. Do you need a mental break?
Newsletter: Sorry?
Swiatus: You look like you need a mental break.
Newsletter: Yes, yeah.
Swiatus: Well, what are you doing here?
Newsletter: I have to get to the end of the tournament.
Swiatus: Good luck.
The exchange quickly attracted attention online, while some of the comments of Swiatlek called unnecessarily dirty, while others defended their right to push back to the question she considered unfair.
It was an action charged 2025 for the four -time Grand Slam champion. Swiátk reached the Australian Open and Roland Garros semifinals before lifting its first Wimbledon crown in July. In addition, the final of mixed doubles on Flushing Meadows next to Casper Ruud, just to reach the Italian Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori.
Mental health breaks have become an increasingly important topic in tennis, especially after several highly profile of players have openly spoke about their fighting. Anisimova herself left for sport in May 2023 and quoted concerns about burnout and mental health. She spent eight months away before returning in January 2024.
At that time, she issued a sincere statement: “Since the summer of 2022 I really fought my mental health and burnout.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
4 September 2025
