"Iga Swiatek has finally had a brief moment to catch her breath. Her life has been on fast-forward for the last few hectic yet rewarding weeks, emerging from the heat and humidity of the Cincinnati Open with another significant title. Fourteen hours later she was on court in New York, throwing herself into two long days of competition alongside her new partner, Casper Ruud."
"The stakes were low for singles players in the mixed doubles this week but every point she played meant more mental energy expended. There is still little time for Swiatek to reflect on how the summer has developed, but with the final grand slam tournament of the year starting on Sunday it is clear the past few months have become a defining moment in her career."
Iga Swiatek experienced an intense summer, winning in Cincinnati and immediately competing in New York in mixed doubles alongside Casper Ruud. She had limited time to reflect before the US Open. Swiatek overcame a difficult period following a doping case last year and secured a surprising Wimbledon title on grass, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the final. That victory brought lasting joy and carried momentum into the hard-court season. Swiatek begins the US Open as the favourite seeking a seventh Grand Slam. Aryna Sabalenka remains world No 1 but has frozen in crucial moments despite deep runs; Coco Gauff faces more pronounced struggles despite her French Open success.
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