Iga Swiatek doesn’t agree with the claim that this year’s court at the Australian Open is slower and that the balls are heavier.
On Friday, Jessica Pegula – who upset the Pole in last year’s US Open quarterfinal – exited the Happy Slam in the third round following a shock 7-6 (3) 6-1 defeat to 55th-ranked Olga Danilovic.
Later in her presser, the American tennis star complained that the court and balls played a big part in why she was unable to play her game.
“Conditions were so slow. It was slower than a clay court, it felt like. The balls were so heavy, and that totally I think favored [Olga] for sure,” the world No. 6 after losing to Danilovic.
Swiatek: I haven’t noticed them being slower
On Saturday, the world No. 2 annihilated Emma Raducanu 6-1 6-0 to safely progress into the Australian Open round-of-16.
Following the match, a reporter stated that some players have complained about the balls and court at Melbourne Park this year and asked the 23-year-old Pole if she felt anything differently compared to previous years.
“I haven’t noticed them being slower. For me they’re fast. I remember last year, newer balls felt like bullets and you couldn’t control them,” Swiatek explained.
“I don’t feel that this year….
