The WTA Finals, the annual tournament that pits the eight best players of the season against each other, is scheduled for October 31 - November 7. The event, which will take place in Dallas this year, has the largest prize money and ranking points after the Majors. The Billie Jean King Cup, on the other hand, is the world’s largest annual women’s international team competition in terms of the number of nations that compete. This year, it will be held at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow from November 8 to 13.
While Swiatek is a shoo-in for both tournaments, she has refused to rule out skipping one of them because of the way they have been scheduled. Speaking to Polish media house Gazeta, she said that she was “dissatisfied,” though she understood the complicated and cramped nature of the tennis calendar.
In a Polish press conference, Iga Swiatek refused to confirm her participation in the Billie Jean King Cup.
The World No. 1 is hoping to use her position and status to voice her opinion on the matter.
Though taking part in both events is technically possible, the three-time Grand Slam champion believes that it might not be a good move going by how players fared while competing in both events last year.
“I’m not really getting used to it” - Iga Swiatek on being ranked the best player in the world
Iga Swiatek has captured the attention of fans across the world with her performances this year. She made a strong start to the season, winning multiple titles, including the French Open, and registering a 37-match win streak, which came to an end at the Wimbledon Championships.
While there was a brief lull in her performances, the 21-year-old bounced back in style to win the US Open title this month. Her dominance on the circuit has been so strong that she occupies the top spot in the WTA rankings with 10,180 points - which is exactly twice the number of points second-ranked Ons Jabeur has.
That said, Swiatek is still not used to being called the best player in the world and an icon.
Iga Swiatek knows the influence she wields and is hoping to use it in the best way possible by setting a good example for the next generation. She is also happy to be “the same Iga” when she is away from the spotlight at her home in Poland.
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