4 days ago

Iga Swiatek Admits First-Serve Struggles Despite US Open Win

Swiatek overcame Anna Kalinskaya 7-6, 6-4 to reach the last 16 but admitted her first serve was “unusual.” “I didn’t notice my percentage was low… maybe I was risking too much,” she said. “I tried to balance safety and aggression. If you’re too safe, opponents use it. Maybe not knowing helped me stay calm.” She next faces 13th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova.