So, Iga Swiatek, the world’s No. 2 tennis titan, is having a bit of a rough patch. After a pretty sweet victory at the Korea Open, she hit a snag in China, bowing out in the R16 at the China Open and then getting dumped from the Wuhan Open quarterfinals by Jasmine Paolini. For Paolini, it was a “Finally, I beat her!” moment. For Swiatek? Well, let’s just say it wasn’t her finest hour.

What does a top-tier athlete do after a couple of unexpected losses? If you’re Iga Swiatek, you apparently just shrug, look at the calendar, and commit to a tournament that’s months away. In a move that screams “I’m over it,” she has confirmed she’ll be leading Team Poland at the 2026 United Cup. It’s a bold statement, basically telling the world she’s already plotting her next season’s domination while the

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