Overview

• The No. 2 seed defeated Suzan Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, recovering after a second-set lapse to close out the match on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
• Analysts Laura Robson and Tim Henman noted a rare dip in Swiatek’s intensity, citing lost racket-head speed and stress, while praising her ability to problem-solve.
• During the English Q&A, Swiatek was pressed about double standards following the Ostapenko–Townsend incident and said she was not fully briefed and could not generalize about all sports.
• In the Polish session, journalist Tomek Moczerniuk asked if she would consider wearing beads in her hair, prompting Swiatek’s “What kind of question is that?” response; he left the room and later said on X he aimed to lighten the mood and would apologize.
• The exchange drew sharp reaction from tennis media and social users, with Ben Rothenberg calling the ending a “s***show,” and Swiatek is now set to face Anna Kalinskaya in the third round.