Iga Swiatek Press Conference | 2025 US Open Quarterfinals

Reflecting on the Quarterfinal Loss

• 💬 Iga Swiatek acknowledged her poor performance in the quarterfinal match, specifically citing her serve as a major issue against Amanda Anisimova.
• 🎯 She recognized that Amanda Anisimova played aggressively and performed significantly better than in their previous encounter at Wimbledon.
• 💡 Despite the loss, Iga emphasized that it does not erase her achievements from the past few months, maintaining a broader perspective on her season.

Match Performance Analysis

• ⚡ The serve was identified as the key difference in the match, with Iga struggling to land first serves and Anisimova effectively returning second serves.
• 🎾 While her baseline play felt good, the issues with her serve were critical to the outcome.
• 🧠 Iga stated she was not surprised by Anisimova's strong play, as she knew her capabilities and was ready for a tough match, despite their previous easy encounter.

Tournament Demands and Fatigue

• 🗓️ Iga dismissed the idea that a four-hour preceding match affected her routine, noting that players must be prepared for such situations in Grand Slams.
• ⚠️ She mentioned not having much time for practice between matches, which might have contributed to her serve's inconsistency throughout the tournament.
• ired from a demanding schedule including Wimbledon and other American tournaments, Iga hinted at needing a mental break but acknowledged the need to finish the tournament.