Overview

• Swiatek has dismissed claims of depression or burnout as unfounded media theories designed for clicks.
• She will face Guo Hanyu in the second round of the Canadian Open as she aims to extend her hard-court momentum.
• Aryna Sabalenka’s withdrawal means she forfeits her 2024 quarter-final points, opening a path for Swiatek to gain ground in the WTA rankings.
• Reflecting on her 2024 doping suspension, Swiatek recounted crying for about 40 minutes after testing positive for trimetazidine and taking full responsibility.
• She said her Wimbledon triumph is one of many experiences she will draw on in the future rather than a definitive career turning point.