Iga Swiatek reacts after Italian Open defeat to Svitolina
Swiatek may not be in the Italian Open final, but her confidence is back Iga Swiatek won’t be playing in the Italian Open final, but she leaves Rome looking a lot more like her old self. She found some form this week, taking down big names like Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula before falling to Elina Svitolina in a tight contest last night.
Photo by Mauricio Paiz/NurPhoto via Getty Images Swiatek may not be in the Italian Open final, but her confidence is back Iga Swiatek won’t be playing in the Italian Open final, but she leaves Rome looking a lot more like her old self. She found some form this week, taking down big names like Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula before falling to Elina Svitolina in a tight contest last night. Both will head into Roland Garros with real belief after what was an entertaining match between two players on top of their game.
After the loss, Swiatek posted on Instagram to share her thoughts on the match and reflect on what this Rome run might mean for her season moving forward. Iga Swiatek breaks silence after her Italian Open semi-final defeat Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images She started by saying: “Yesterday’s match was demanding and of course I was hoping for a different result. ” That much was obvious, but it’s how she would react to what many might see as a crushing defeat that remained uncertain.
However, Swiatek’s framing of the loss showcases great maturity, as she added: “Nevertheless, playing here brought me genuine pleasure and I feel that thanks to the work we’ve put in recently, my form is improving. Rome is always special for me. The tennis, the fans and – let’s be honest – the food mean I can’t wait to return next year.
Grazie! ” Then, chatting with reporters after the match, she echoed that sentiment, adding: “Looking from the perspective of how I felt even in the USA, the tournament in Rome is a step forward for me. “Obviously, I want more, but I still enjoyed playing tennis.