Iga Swiatek Press Conference | 2025 US Open Round 3

Match Overview & Comeback

• 💡 Iga Swiatek described her Round 3 match against Anna Kalinskaya as not easy, especially at the start.
• ✅ She was happy with her comeback and ability to problem-solve during the match.
• 👏 Swiatek acknowledged that Anna Kalinskaya played great, contributing to the challenge.

Strategic Adjustments

• 🎯 To flip the switch from 5-1 down in the first set, Swiatek focused on reducing unforced errors and keeping margins.
• 🛠️ She also concentrated on two technical things that helped her make fewer mistakes and create opportunities for her opponent's errors.
• 🧠 Swiatek mentioned the difficulty in finding exact solutions during a match but emphasized the need for an open mind.

Mental Approach

• 🧘‍♀️ Despite moments of frustration, Swiatek highlighted the importance of staying positive and not panicking, especially when down 5-1.
• 🔑 She noted that sometimes the only choice is to keep the ball in play and not always go for a winner.

Serve Performance

• 📊 Swiatek was asked about her low first serve percentage (around 36%) but stated she hadn't noticed it during the match.
• ⚖️ She tried to balance risking shots for spot-picking with playing it safe, understanding that opponents exploit overly safe play.