She had admitted, shortly after her defeat against Elena Rybakina, in the semi-finals of Indian Wells (6-2, 6-2), last week, that she had not been able to fully defend her chances and intended to land with his staff to decide what to do next. Iga Swiatek was really physically affected in California. A rib injury...
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Iga Swiatek and Ben Shelton at equipment supplier On, co-owned by Roger Federer
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has joined Swiss outfitter On, co-owned by Roger Federer. The Polish indicated it on social networks on Monday. “I am delighted to announce that I am the first female tennis player at On”announced the one who was previously linked to the Japanese equipment manufacturer Asics. The American nugget Ben Shelton...
Caroline Garcia moves up to 4th in the WTA rankings, Iga Swiatek still at the top
Eliminated in the round of 16 of the WTA 1000 in Indian Wells by Romanian Sorana Cirstea, Caroline Garcia still gained a place in the world rankings. The Frenchwoman is now ranked fourth in the world, pushing Ons Jabeur down one position on Monday. No change is to be reported on the podium with Iga...
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek beaten by Elena Rybakina in Indian Wells semi-finals
Iga Swiatek will not retain his title at Indian Wells. Not in the legs and overtaken by a very fair Elena Rybakina in what she undertook on Friday evening, the world n°1 was out of the semi-finals of this 2023 edition. tilted on a final score (6-2, 6-2), the kind of lesson she is used...
Stefano Vukov, Elena Rybakina’s coach: “Swiatek may be in trouble…”
“Rybakina’s game seems to adapt at the slow conditions of Indian Wells…Everything is going well, especially after arriving here following a small back injury in Dubai (she withdrew as a precaution in the 3rd round). The conditions are a bit difficult here, different from last year. It’s hot, it’s cold, hot, cold. It’s pretty usual...
Iga Swiatek – Emma Raducanu, an enticing duel in the round of 16 in Indian Wells
A year and a half she had not experienced such a performance. After her converted match point against Beatriz Haddad Maia (n°13), Emma Raducanu was taken by her emotions. And the Briton had something. Since her phenomenal and unexpected US Open in 2021 (title for her second Grand Slam disputed), she had not beaten a...
“Freed” and without bad pressure, Iga Swiatek shone on the courts of the Doha Open
“There was Jessica Pegula, world number four, on the other side of the net, wind, cold, but it looked like nothing could stop you from lifting the trophy.I am obviously happy with the way the week went and especially with the way I was able to manage the wind to set up my game. Here,...
Iga Swiatek retains her title at the Doha Open
Iga Swiatek finished the Doha Open as she started it, with a bang. Jessica Pegula, seeded n°2 and clear winner of her last face-to-face with the Polish (6-2, 6-2 at the start of the year at the United Cup), was no better able than Danielle Collins or Veronika Kudermetova to derail the Swiatek express. The...
Iga Swiatek leaves the Australian Open in the round of 16
Titled at Roland-Garros and at the US Open last year, by very far number one in the world rankings, big favorite for the title in Melbourne this month, the Polish Iga Swiatek was surprised on Sunday, in the round of 16, by the 2022 Wimbledon championthe Kazakh Elena Rybakina (6-4, 6-4). Iga Swiatek will have...
Swiatek, the secrets of the boss before the Australian Open
Ashleigh Barty’s retirement has turned her and her career upside down. Her career, because the Australian’s sudden departure propelled her to the throne. Her, because this unexpected decision changed her perception of a champion’s padlocked life. She is Iga Swiatek. Became number 1 in the world default last springshe anchored herself to the throne by...