Overview

• Iga Swiatek branded the near year-round schedule “super intense” and said competing in more than 20 events a season undermines player well-being.
• Her comments align with the PTPA’s March lawsuit that calls the current calendar unsustainable and seeks reforms to ranking-point requirements.
• Swiatek highlighted how mandatory tournament rules often force players to prioritize rankings over national team competitions.
• She broke down in tears after falling to Jessica Pegula in the Bad Homburg Open final before shifting focus to grass-court preparation.
• Seeded eighth at Wimbledon, Swiatek will open her campaign against Polina Kudermetova as she aims to build consistency on grass.