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When the US Open draw was released and fans spotted a potential Swiatek–Anisimova clash, the buzz was immediate. After all, their history is rich with tension, surprise, and high-quality tennis. And when Iga Swiatek was asked how she felt about facing Amanda Anisimova again under the bright lights of New York, the world number one gave an answer that was part calm, part calculating, and all very Iga.
Swiatek admitted she hasn’t forgotten their 2022 Roland Garros quarterfinal, where Anisimova pushed her harder than anyone else that fortnight. The American’s flat, fearless hitting once upon a time even stunned Swiatek at the 2019 French Open. But this is a different era. Swiatek is no longer the wide-eyed youngster searching for her rhythm—she’s now the dominant force on tour, with multiple Grand Slams and a reputation for shutting down big hitters.
Still, Iga wasn’t about to underestimate her opponent. “Amanda is always dangerous,” she said, acknowledging Anisimova’s shot-making power and unpredictability. It was a respectful nod to a rival who’s had her number in the past, but it also carried Swiatek’s trademark steeliness. Translation? She’s ready for whatever fireworks Anisimova tries to light.
The matchup has layers. For Anisimova, it’s a chance to resurrect her reputation on one of the sport’s biggest stages. For Swiatek, it’s about proving once again that she can adapt, adjust, and shut down a threat before it becomes a problem.
And that’s why this meeting is so compelling. Two players with unfinished business, colliding at the US Open, where pressure is sky-high and the crowd loves an underdog. Swiatek’s response might have been measured, but between the lines was the message of a champion: Bring it on.
Because if history has shown anything, whenever Swiatek is pushed, she doesn’t just survive—she evolves. And New York might just witness the next chapter in this fascinating rivalry.
John Owolabi
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