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Iga Swiatek Explains Unique Challenge of Playing at the US Open

In the fourth round, Swiatek beat Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 but admitted conditions in New York test her more than Wimbledon. “It’s harder to focus… the crowd noise, the lights, the screens, it’s different,” she said. She added, “Even with the introductions, suddenly everybody’s reminded you how much you won… it’s harder here, for sure.”