Iga Świątek Fires Back at Reporter After U.S. Open Exit
It was quite a dramatic scene at the U.S. Open when six-time major champion Iga Świątek faced the press after a tough quarterfinal loss. Świątek, who had been chasing her fourth straight appearance in a Grand Slam semifinal, was defeated in straight sets by world No. 9 Amanda Anisimova. The loss stung, especially since Świątek had beaten Anisimova only two months earlier on her way to capturing her first Wimbledon title.
In this match, the normally composed and sharp Świątek struggled to find her rhythm. First serves weren’t landing consistently, and at one critical moment, she double-faulted to hand Anisimova a 5–3 lead in the second set. That mistake gave the American player a direct path to victory, and she seized it. For Świątek, it was a rare off day, and the frustration was visible.
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When she sat down for the post-match press conference, emotions were still fresh. That’s when a reporter asked how tired she felt, noting her heavy schedule of playing and winning Wimbledon, triumphing in Cincinnati, and then going deep into the U.S. Open. The question clearly puzzled Świątek. She paused before replying, “Well, I don’t know… it’s not like my matches were exhausting here.” Her tone suggested that fatigue wasn’t the main story of the day, at least in her view.
But the exchange didn’t stop there. The reporter followed up by asking if she might need a mental break. That’s when Świątek, who is known for her quick wit on and off the court, fired back. With a counter as sharp as one of her forehands, she flipped the question around: “Do you need a mental break?” The reporter, caught off guard, responded with a confused “Sorry?” Świątek didn’t let up, adding, “You look like you need a mental break.” When the reporter admitted, “I do, yeah,” she delivered the final punchline: “Then what are you doing here?”
So, while the headline might focus on her comeback to a reporter, the real story is about a champion who, even on a disappointing day, showed resilience, sharpness, and a bit of humor. Whether or not a break is needed, it’s clear that Świątek will be back competing at the highest level soon—because if history has shown anything, it’s that setbacks don’t keep her down for long.
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