Iga Swiatek takes swing at critics after ending title drought in Canada
What Happened
Iga Swiatek ended an 11-month title drought by beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the Canadian Open, then used the victory to answer criticism she says has weighed on her. She said the anger in her celebration came from the unfair judgment and scrutiny she has faced, especially from people in Poland.
Performance
The result is also her first title since hiring Francisco Roig, so it matters beyond one trophy. Swiatek said the win did not leave much room to celebrate: she finished late in Canada, then travelled straight to Cincinnati for her title defence, underlining how little time top players get to absorb even major wins.
Key Uncertainty
Swiatek’s complaint is directed at a mix of public criticism, media attention and social media abuse, but she does not identify a single cause or give evidence that one source is dominant.
Her comments point to a wider problem in tennis and elite sport, yet the scale of the issue beyond her own experience is not measured here.