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Swiatek Voices Concerns Over Demanding Tennis Calendar

Posted : 29 June 2025

World No. 4 Iga Swiatek has openly criticized the WTA's packed tournament schedule, calling it "super intense" and unsustainable for players' physical and mental health. Speaking ahead of her Wimbledon opener, the four-time French Open champion argued that top players should not need to compete in over 20 events annually to maintain rankings. 

 

Swiatek highlighted the conflict between national duty and individual priorities, referencing her difficult decision to skip Poland's Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in April. She emphasized that mandatory tournament rules create undue pressure, potentially compromising match quality. 

 

Grass-Court Progress Despite Scheduling Struggles

The Polish star, seeded eighth at Wimbledon, faces Russia's Polina Kudermetova in the first round on Tuesday. While clay remains her strongest surface, Swiatek showed promising form on grass by reaching her first career final on the surface at last week's Bad Homburg Open. 

 

Though she fell to top seed Jessica Pegula in an emotional defeat, Swiatek noted gradual improvement on grass. "Every year it gets slightly easier to adapt," she said, while acknowledging the surface still presents challenges. Her Roland Garros semifinal exit allowed extra preparation time for Wimbledon, where she seeks to surpass her 2023 quarterfinal finish. 

 

Broader Player Concerns Echoed

Swiatek's comments amplify concerns raised in the Professional Tennis Players' Association's (PTPA) March lawsuit against governing bodies, which described the calendar as "unsustainable." As Wimbledon begins, her remarks spotlight growing player frustration with tour demands that force tough choices between ranking points, national representation, and self-preservation. 

 

With the tennis season running 11 months annually, Swiatek's stance reflects wider calls for structural reforms to protect athlete welfare while maintaining the sport's global appeal.

 

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