Iga Swiatek overcame Caty McNally in the Wimbledon second round after losing the first set 5-7. Swiatek improved her performance in the second set, demonstrating increased aggression. Her victory marked her consistency, reaching the third round of 22 consecutive Grand Slams. Despite her strong record at other majors, Swiatek continues to struggle at Wimbledon, where she has never advanced past the quarterfinals. She now prepares for a match against Danielle Collins, reflecting on her psychological shift during the match.
"I started the match well so I knew that my game was there," said Swiatek. "I knew that at the start of the second set I had to be more accurate. I just tried to improve and I'm happy it worked."
The former world number one flicked a psychological switch that saw her come out for the second set transformed, upping her aggression and playing with a ferocity McNally simply could not handle.
The eighth seed may have her sights set far higher than the third round, but by reaching the last 32 she underlined her consistency on the big stage.
Swiatek is the third player this century to reach the third round in 22 consecutive women's singles Grand Slams after Amelie Mauresmo and Serena Williams.
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