The Pole is the top seed at the US Open this year and is set to lock horns with Jasmine Paolini in her opening round clash.
Speaking to Eurosport before the commencement of the New York Grand Slam, the World No. 1 said that she doesn’t pay attention to others’ opinions while accepting that the top-seeded players will inevitably have to deal with expectations.
“I’m mostly focused on learning how to play these balls” - Iga Swiatek
When asked about the different type of tennis balls used by men and women in the US Open, Iga Swiatek, who had previously expressed her displeasure with the situation, responded that she was getting used to playing with whatever is on offer.
That said, she hopes that in the future men and women will get to play in the Grand Slam using the same type of balls.
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