Swiatek, outraged by the schedule: “Our sport is heading in the wrong direction

Despite facing certain difficulties in the tiebreak of the second set, Iga Swiatek has been able to showcase her high level to comfortably make it through her debut. The world number one thus defeated Kamilla Rakhimova, advancing to the second round of the US Open 2024.

During the press conference, the Polish player talked about her feelings, the circuit’s schedule, and what she would change.

“I’m happy, the first rounds are never easy. Obviously, I want to improve some things and adjust a bit to make fewer mistakes,” said Iga to the press. “I’m happy to reach the second round.

I feel that today I made many errors because my opponent led me to them. I was very focused on myself.”