MusaIga Swiatek may have breezed past Emma Raducanu on the scoreboard, but don’t let the numbers fool you—the world No. 1 insists there was nothing effortless about it.
Fresh off a commanding straight-sets win at Roland Garros, Swiatek was quick to shut down any narrative that suggested she barely broke a sweat. “Every match is a challenge,” she said firmly in her post-match presser. “It might look easy from the outside, but it never is.”
And she’s got a point. While the final scoreline—6-2, 6-1—might scream “walk in the park,” Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champ, didn’t exactly roll over. The Brit was aggressive, pushed Swiatek into extended rallies, and tried mixing up the pace. But on clay, against Swiatek? That’s like bringing a water pistol to a flamethrower fight.
Still, Iga’s refusal to indulge in post-match smugness speaks volumes. She knows the dangers of complacency. With her eyes firmly set on a third French Open crown, she’s not buying into the hype—especially not at this stage of the tournament.
Swiatek’s statement also feels like a subtle nod of respect toward Raducanu. There’s no shade here—just a mature champion acknowledging that every opponent, no matter the score, brings something to the table.
Let the media call it a cakewalk if they want. Iga Swiatek knows better. Behind that cool exterior and lopsided victory was a full-throttle performance against a former Grand Slam winner. And as the clay season heats up, don’t expect her to coast. Swiatek’s message is loud and clear: no match is easy, no opponent is underestimated, and no win—no matter how dominant—is ever truly effortless.
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