'I don't read at all': Iga Swiatek lambasts Polish media for 'ridiculous' reporting

World number three Iga Swiatek has once again criticised Polish media for reporting about her in the past. The 24-year-old remains one of the best players in the world and showcased her talent at the recently concluded Wimbledon where she lifted the title for the first time.

While doing so, Swiatek became the first player in more than 100 years to win a Wimbledon singles final without losing a game. She came out on top against America’s Amanada Anisimova in straight sets with a score of 6-0, 6-0. That triumph was a crucial one for Swiatek, as she had a lean patch prior to that, according to her own high standards.

It was Swiatek’s first title in more than 12 months. Her previous title before that was the French Open in 2024. As she continued to struggle in the early phase of the year, some reports surfaced from Polish media outlets suggesting that Swiatek was considering taking an indefinite break from tennis after consistent poor results and because of the death of her grandfather as well. Those reports, however, were outrightly rejected by Swiatek’s camp.

Swiatek is currently taking part in the Canadian Open, where she cemented her spot in the fourth round after beating Germany’s Eva Lys in the round of 32 in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Talking after that, Swiatek once again criticised the reporting by the media, in particular Polish media, and stated that she does not read any of it anymore as it does not make much sense to her.

I don't read: Swiatek

“Overall I don't read,” said Swiatek. “I only did (read) when I had, like, two months off from tournaments just because I was kind of bored, and there was a lot of weird things that totally didn't make sense. So I wanted to actually see that, because it was so ridiculous that I didn't believe people around me saying that (that's) what (the) media wrote. I wanted to have that proof. But besides that, I don't read at all. Doesn't make sense. Sorry, guys.”

Talking about her own performance in the match where she remained dominant throughout, Swiatek stated that it was ‘fun’ to be a part of the contest and stated that from her point of view, she played a ‘solid match’. “It’s always fun here,” said Swiatek. “It was a solid match so I’m happy to have a chance to play another one here. The match was different from how we played each other last time. I just focused on myself and knew what my plan was, but Eva played some great down-the-line shots and sometimes was really able to use her wrist and play some fast balls. It wasn’t easy, but I’m happy I just did my job.”

Swiatek will next face Denmark’s Clara Tauson in the round of 16 of the competition on Sunday. Tauson defeated Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva in the round of 32 in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-0. Talking about her opponent in the next round, Swiatek stated that she is expecting a tough encounter as she will be playing against a ‘heavy hitter’. "Well, that's going to be the first time I play a heavy hitter here," said Swiatek. "So I think I'll need to adjust to that, but when she plays in, she plays great."

It will be the third meeting between the two players in professional tennis. In the previous two meetings, Swiatek had a clear advantage as she came out on top on both occasions. Their most recent meeting came in the fourth round at Wimbledon earlier this year where Swiatek emerged victorious in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-1.