The American No. 1 dispatched the Pole in straight sets (6-2, 6-2) in just 71 minutes to register her first win over the World No. 1 in over three years. After the encounter, Swiatek was spotted crying profusely on her bench.
Asked about the reason behind her tears during the post-match press conference, Swiatek said that she didn’t show up physically or mentally for the match and could not problem-solve her way out of the match.
The 21-year-old claimed that it was not the first time that she had let her tears out after a loss.
“It was pretty hard for me to find any spot where I could come back” - Iga Swiatek
While disappointed with the defeat, Iga Swiatek praised Jessica Pegula for playing a “perfect” match. She stated that the American was one of the best players int he world and that she did not give the Pole any chance to mount a comeback.
The three-time Grand Slam champion mentioned that she was surprised by her level of play and her inability to step up during the match.
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