Iga Swiatek is set to be back in action very soon after her disappointing US Open campaign as the world No. 1 has signed up to play at the WTA 500 tournament in Seoul next week, via Polish tennis journalist Dominik Senkowski.
At the final Major tournament of the year, the five-time Grand Slam champion saw her run at Flushing Meadows end earlier than expected after she got upset by Jessica Pegula in a quarterfinal match during which she sprayed 41 unforced errors and didn’t look anywhere near her best.
Following the loss, the Polish tennis superstar was asked if she would pause a bit since she definitely looked tired against the American and also previously called out the schedule a couple of times during the North American hard-court swing.
“I don’t want to take a break. It’s tough. It could be a little bit easier, but I’m keeping up with the schedule. I’m only talking about mandatory tournaments and there are rules about mandatory tournaments. But I’m ready for playing till November, I guess, unless I’m going to get injured,” Swiatek said.
Swiatek keeps her word, instantly returns to action
Last year, the world No. 1 suffered a shock US Open round-of-16 loss. But when she returned to action, she looked much better and finished her season on a very high note