Iga Swiatek, the reigning champion, revealed her strategic approach to social media during tournaments, shedding light on her recent triumph at the French Open. On June 5, Swiatek showcased her unwavering dominance as she secured a spot in her fourth consecutive quarterfinals, albeit in a rather unconventional manner.
A twist of fate occurred when her opponent, Lesia Tsurenko, was compelled to retire midway through their intense fourth-round encounter. Swiatek held a commanding 5-1 lead in the opening set. Swiatek’s insightful revelation and unparalleled resilience make her journey through the tournament even more captivating.
As the French Open unfolded, Lesia Tsurenko unveiled a startling revelation, connecting her withdrawal from the tournament to a similar illness that had plagued Elena Rybakina. In a post-match press conference, Iga Swiatek expressed her delight and growing confidence in her game, attributing it to her remarkable progress with each passing match. Swiatek’s satisfaction with her elevated level of play adds an intriguing layer to her journey, leaving fans eagerly anticipating her upcoming performances on the grand stage.
Iga mentioned, “Well, for sure I felt like, I don’t know, every match I was playing better, and even today for these few games that I had a chance to play, I felt pretty confident,”
She added, “So overall, I’m happy with the performance, but of course, as you said, it’s not nice to finish a match like that. So I hope Lesia is going to be okay and she’ll recover quickly.”
She also said that “Generally, I limit social media at tournaments. I often have a period after the competition that I make up for it. However, recently I don’t do it, because I had a few tournaments after which I was happy, and I lost in the final and there was a lot of hate and it wasn’t nice.” (an article from sportskeeda.com reported)
Iga said, “But last year, you know, it was a final, so I think, you know, finals have kind of different rules. Sometimes these matches are a little bit different than the other rounds that we play during the tournament because of, you know, the pressure and everything that’s going on around.”
She added: “So, you know, this is a totally different year, totally different tournament. I have to be ready, you know, regardless of what happened last year” (an article from sportskeeda.com reported)
Get ready for a nail-biting clash as Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lock horns in the French Open quarterfinals. With Swiatek’s previous victory over Gauff in the 2022 final, the stakes are raised, the pressure is on, and the sparks are sure to fly on the Roland Garros clay. Brace yourself for an intense battle as these tennis titans collide for another epic showdown.