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Iga Swiatek revealed that before the US Open she thought about loading up her schedule so she could give herself a stronger chance at retaining the world No 1 spot. Swiatek, who reached the world No 1 spot on April 4th, 2022, spent 75 consecutive weeks at the top spot before Aryna Sabalenka overtook her after the US Open.
“Before the US Open I was torn about whether I wanted to continue trying, play every tournament to fight to finish the year at No 1 in the world. After the US Open I realized there were more important things to take care of.
Sometimes it’s better to take it easy. I’ve also changed my attitude a bit, I just want to be a better player. Honestly, on one hand, I had to force myself to stop. On the other, I felt that it is not the right way to go. I’ve had No 1 for a long time.
I think I deserve a little time to regroup and then be better. Giving up on goals is sometimes not the right way to go. I am happy that we have chosen to only play in Tokyo, Beijing and the WTA Finals. I think it would be easier if the WTA Finals were held earlier because then I could have a longer preseason to progress, but we have to adapt,” Swiatek said, via The Tennis…
