John McEnroe highlights issue in Iga Swiatek’s ability to adapt on all surfaces

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has once again secured her spot in the WTA Finals after a breathtaking season. She has won three Masters 1000 titles, a Grand Slam, and an Olympic bronze medal in 2024.

However, the label of ‘one surface wonder’ doesn’t seem to be fading in her case. Swiatek has won five Grand Slam singles titles, four of which have come on clay. American tennis legend John McEnroe has provided insight into Swiatek’s struggles in adapting to non-clay surfaces.

To be fair to Swiatek, 2024 presented challenges in surface adaptability for all the players who participated in the Paris Olympics. After her return from Paris, she reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open and the quarterfinals of the US Open.