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‘Don’t want to think’ – Iga Swiatek’s honest admission after shocking defeat following scary Miami moment
Iga Swiatek was stunned at the Miami Open. The world No.2 lost in straight sets to world No.140 Alexandra Eala on Wednesday, ending what has been a turbulent few weeks in the US for the Pole. Iga Swiatek was honest following her defeatGetty Teenage wildcard Eala put on another remarkable display against Swiatek as she overcame the five-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 7-5, to make her first WTA semi-final. Swiatek entered the match with increased security in Miami after being verbally abused by an “aggressive and taunting” fan. “The Miami incident appears to be a direct transition from verbal aggression online to harassment in the real world,” her representatives said in a statement about the person. Against Eala, the 23-year-old was a shadow of her normal blistering self as she was broken eight times and continually failed to hold serve. Swiatek’s baseline game was also incredibly poor as she made a series of forehand errors at crucial junctures. The defeat sees the five-time Grand Slam winner exit another WTA tournament without reaching the final. Swiatek has not played in a championship game since winning the French Open in June. She recently spoke out about the emotional toll she has faced in recent weeks, having served a one-month ban for a doping offence and not wanting to “step on the court” as a result. Following her exit, Swiatek reflected on what has been a tough start to the season for her as she quickly looks ahead to the start of the clay season. “I don’t want to think about it too much. It’s good to learn from defeats,” Swiatek told reporters. Eala overcame all odds to defeat World No.2 SwiatekGetty Iga Swiatek is yet to win pick up a title in 2025Getty “I’m happy we’re going to be playing on clay now. I don’t know what it will be like this year, but I’m definitely going to work hard to be ready for the first tournaments.” Swiatek was also quick to praise her opponent, who is currently on a history-making run in Miami. “She went all out. She made those returns quite long, and it wasn’t easy to return those shots,” the Polish star said. “Plus, she was very relaxed and went all out. She felt the rhythm was good, and that helped her.” Eala’s run to the semifinals makes her the first Fillipina to reach that stage on tour. She is now also guaranteed to be the first person from her country to be ranked inside the Top 100 next Monday. Eala is the third wild card to reach the last four in Miami, following Justine Henin in 2010 and Victoria Azarenka in 2018. En route to the semi-final, Eala has beaten three Grand Slam champions, having now beaten Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko, and Maddison Keys. Before Eala, Swiatek had only ever lost two times to players ranked outside the top 100. Eala’s history-making run isn’t over yet. She takes on Jessica Pegula next as she bids to extend her remarkable showing in Miami.
Iga Swiatek was stunned at the Miami Open.
The world No.2 lost in straight sets to world No.140 Alexandra Eala on Wednesday, ending what has been a turbulent few weeks in the US for the Pole.
Teenage wildcard Eala put on another remarkable display against Swiatek as she overcame the five-time Grand Slam champion 6-2, 7-5, to make her first WTA semi-final.
Swiatek entered the match with increased security in Miami after being verbally abused by an “aggressive and taunting” fan.
“The Miami incident appears to be a direct transition from verbal aggression online to harassment in the real world,” her representatives said in a statement about the person.
Against Eala, the 23-year-old was a shadow of her normal blistering self as she was broken eight times and continually failed to hold serve.
Swiatek’s baseline game was also incredibly poor as she made a series of forehand errors at crucial junctures.
The defeat sees the five-time Grand Slam winner exit another WTA tournament without reaching the final.
Swiatek has not played in a championship game since winning the French Open in June.
She recently spoke out about the emotional toll she has faced in recent weeks, having served a one-month ban for a doping offence and not wanting to “step on the court” as a result.
Following her exit, Swiatek reflected on what has been a tough start to the season for her as she quickly looks ahead to the start of the clay season.
“I don’t want to think about it too much. It’s good to learn from defeats,” Swiatek told reporters.
“I’m happy we’re going to be playing on clay now. I don’t know what it will be like this year, but I’m definitely going to work hard to be ready for the first tournaments.”
Swiatek was also quick to praise her opponent, who is currently on a history-making run in Miami.
“She went all out. She made those returns quite long, and it wasn’t easy to return those shots,” the Polish star said.
“Plus, she was very relaxed and went all out. She felt the rhythm was good, and that helped her.”
Eala’s run to the semifinals makes her the first Fillipina to reach that stage on tour.
She is now also guaranteed to be the first person from her country to be ranked inside the Top 100 next Monday.
Eala is the third wild card to reach the last four in Miami, following Justine Henin in 2010 and Victoria Azarenka in 2018.
En route to the semi-final, Eala has beaten three Grand Slam champions, having now beaten Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko, and Maddison Keys.
Before Eala, Swiatek had only ever lost two times to players ranked outside the top 100.
Eala’s history-making run isn’t over yet. She takes on Jessica Pegula next as she bids to extend her remarkable showing in Miami.
