Fresh from her Wimbledon victory, Iga Swiatek made a confident return to competition with a commanding win over Guo Hanyu (6-3, 6-1) at the National Bank Open in Montreal. The match marked her first appearance since lifting the trophy, and her composure and intensity were on full display.
A Moment to Celebrate, Then Back to Work
Swiatek revealed that after her major win, she allowed herself a brief moment to celebrate before resuming training in Warsaw. Her transition from celebration to preparation was swift, and arriving in Montreal ahead of schedule gave her valuable time to adjust to hardcourt conditions and rebuild her rhythm.
She said: “I had time to celebrate a bit after Wimbledon and got back to practice already in Warsaw. I’m happy I had a chance to come here earlier. I feel like every day I made a bit of progress.”
Progress and Perspective
Shifting from grass to hardcourt can be a challenge, but Swiatek embraced the process. She noted that each practice session brought improvement, reinforcing her mindset of constant growth. Her performance reflected that approach, with efficient court coverage and precision that echoed her Grand Slam form.
Eyes on the Season Ahead
As she looks toward the US Open and the remaining stretch of the season, Swiatek remains focused on consistency and adaptation. With six Grand Slam titles now under her belt, her evolving skillset and mental strength continue to shape her position as one of the most formidable players on the WTA Tour.
Swiatek in Montreal, ranking, and results in 2025
WLWLLWWLLW Now the world no.3, the Pole owns a 43-11 match record in 2025. Iga is currently competing in Montreal where she ousted the world no.259 Hanyu Guo 6-3 6-1.
Iga Swiatek will compete against the world no.69 Eva Lys in the 3rd round. Their head to head is 2-0 for Swiatek.
Swiatek has won 1 title in 2025 in Wimbledon. Swiatek was the finalist in Australia (United Cup) and in Bad Homburg (Bad Homburg Open).
Iga won 24 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts, 10 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Swiatek is scheduled to play next in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of August.
