Iga Swiatek, the world No. 1, recently addressed the contentious scheduling decisions at the French Open, which have notably excluded female players from the prime-time night session slots. When asked about this issue, Swiatek remained unfazed, stating, “Honestly, sorry to say that, but I don’t care, because I’m honestly just focusing on my matches.”
While other players like Ons Jabeur have voiced their dissatisfaction with the scheduling, Swiatek expressed her preference for daytime matches. “I like playing during the day, so it’s comfortable for me that I can be scheduled that way,” she explained. Swiatek also acknowledged that various factors influence the scheduling decisions and suggested that it would be better to ask the tournament organizers about the rationale behind the choices.
Despite understanding the frustration of her peers, Swiatek seemed content with the current arrangement. “For me, I’m feeling comfortable playing during the day,” she reiterated. She recognized the logic behind certain scheduling decisions, such as prioritizing French players like Richard Gasquet for the night sessions. “For me, it’s kind of obvious that French player might have priority in terms of night session,” Swiatek noted.
Swiatek also highlighted the importance of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. “Honestly, for me, it’s kind of a priority,” she said, explaining that she has worked hard to manage her stress and maintain her rhythm. She believes that most players’ bodies are better suited to peak performance during the day, aligning with the general population’s work schedule.
While Swiatek prefers daytime matches, she is not entirely opposed to night sessions. Reflecting on her past experiences, she stated, “I played many night sessions that were good for me, but it’s always comfortable going back to the hotel at six and being able to have a normal night.” She emphasized that her ability to adjust has improved over the years, making her more adaptable to different match timings.
In conclusion, while Swiatek acknowledges the concerns raised by other players regarding the scheduling at the French Open, she remains focused on her performance and is comfortable with playing during the day. Her pragmatic approach underscores her adaptability and commitment to maintaining her peak performance.
Swiatek at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WWWWLWLWWW At the moment ranked no.1, Iga owns an overall 44-4 match record in 2024. Iga is participating at the French Open where she ousted the world no.148 Leolia Jeanjean 6-1 6-2, the world no.134 Naomi Osaka 7-61 1-6 7-5, the world no.42 Marie Bouzkova 6-4 6-2, the world no.41 Anastasia Potapova 6-0 6-0, the world no.6 Marketa Vondrousova 6-0 6-2 and the world no.3 Cori Gauff 6-2 6-4.
Iga Swiatek will play the world no.15 Jasmine Paolini in the final on Saturday at 3:00 pm on Court PHILIPPE-CHATRIER. Their current record is 2-0 for Swiatek.
The Pole conquered 5 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid and Rome.
Iga won 22 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 9 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
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