Iga Swiatek’s chances of winning a second Grand Slam this season were extinguished after falling 4-6 3-6 to Amanda Anisimova in the US Open quarterfinal . The Pole defeated the same opponent 6-0 6-0 in the Wimbledon final less than two months ago. In her press conference after losing to Anisimova, Swiatek was caught off guard by a question about tiredness and needing a mental break.
Iga Swiatek Annoyed by “Mental Break” Question After US Open Loss
Journalist David Law asked Swiatek whether she was feeling tired after playing a lot of matches in recent months. Swiatek, surprised by Law choosing that question straight after her defeat to Anisimova, hesitated before saying her wins in the opening four rounds were not lengthy.
“Well… I don’t know. Like… It’s not like my matches were exh