Article by Oana Enemănescu – published on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 13:25 / Updated Tuesday, September 30, 2025 13:26
The crowded competition calendar is a topic of debate in the WTA circuit for a long time, and IgA Swiak (24 years, 2nd place) has been at the forefront of this “battle” in recent years. The 24 -year -old Polish was again very firm in statements, immediately after reaching the finals of the WTA Beijing 2025 tournament.
- CONTEXT: For the top players, the presence at all the Grand Slam and all the WTA 1000 tournaments is mandatory. The rules require participation in 6 WTA 500 tournaments (as a commitment) for players at the top of the standings.
The world number two stated in a press conference that the only viable solution he sees at this time is to decide to jump over certain tournaments in the calendar, even if they are mandatory, which could lead to a financial penalty or to lose points from the WTA.
At first, IgA spoke about the continuous period you need to adapt according to different tournaments.
“Since we go from one place to another and it is not long for training, the goal is always to adapt initially,” said Iga Swiak. “Before playing on the grass, I need three days in addition to the slag. Sometimes, even at the beginning of a tour, I have to learn during the match. There are certain tactics that you have used in the last two months, but which may not work on these lands.”
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“I don't think any elite player can cope”
“People are more tired in this second part of the season. Unfortunately, the Asian tournament is the most difficult part, because you feel that the season is approaching the end, but you still have to make an effort. I do not know how my career will look over a few years. Maybe I will have to choose certain tournaments and skip them, even if they are mandatory. What WTA did with all these tournaments that presence is mandatory is crazy“, Iga tuned.
“It is impossible to match everything in the calendar. I don't think any elite player can cope. We have to be intelligent, not to worry about the rules and to think only of what is healthy for us. It is hard. All I can do now, after I have decided that I will play all these mandatory tournaments, is to take care of my body and recovery. I have a good team around me that helps me with this, I have enough experience to know what to do. There are many injuries, and this happens because the season is too long and intense. ”
