Red-Hot Swiatek Playing It Cool

Polish star touted for 7th Major of career after vast improvements on fast surfaces

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NEW YORK - Iga Swiatek insisted on Aug 23 she does not see herself as a favorite for the US Open, despite an impressive run of recent form that has left her as the player to beat according to bookmakers.

The 24-year-old Polish second seed arrived in New York fresh from capturing her first Cincinnati Open title, which came just weeks after a breakthrough victory at Wimbledon in July.

Swiatek, though, played down suggestions that her recent wins meant she was the favorite to capture her second US Open title and what would be the seventh Grand Slam win of her career.

"Honestly, I think it doesn't make sense to call anyone the favorite," the 2022 US Open champion said on Aug 23.

"Women's tennis, I wouldn't say it's unpredictable because there are some girls that are constantly in the top and we are proving that we can play well throughout the whole season.

"But there are many players that play really good and can win the tournament."

Swiatek added though that she is comfortable dealing with the burden of expectation.

"I got used to the expectations," she said. "Obviously, after winning so many things, they are always going to be there."