5月29日、2026年全仏オープンの3回戦が行われ、イガ・シフィオンテクが同胞のマグダ・リネッテを6-4、6-4で下した。試合後、シフィオンテクは大会前にラファエル・ナダルと練習した際に得た洞察について語った。
シフィオンテクは、テニスにおける精神的な課題についてナダルから学んだと述べた。「彼は、すべてが常に順調というわけではないことを示してくれています。テレビで彼がトロフィーを掲げる姿は華やかですが、その裏には多くの努力があります」と彼女は語った。また、トップ選手であっても苦悩することはあり、ナダルの姿勢は困難に直面しても諦めずに乗り越えることだと付け加えた。
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Iga Swiatek delivered a dominant performance, defeating Karolina Muchova 6-2, 6-0 in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. The world No. 2 broke her opponent five times without facing a break point, securing her place in the quarterfinals in just 77 minutes. Swiatek now prepares to face Elina Svitolina next.
Iga Swiatek suffered a defeat to compatriot Magda Linette in the Round of 64 at the Miami Open, ending a 73-match opening-round winning streak. The six-time Grand Slam champion won the first set 6-1 but lost the next two 5-7, 3-6 amid unforced errors.
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World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has ended her 17-month coaching partnership with Wim Fissette, announcing the split on Instagram less than 48 hours after her shock first-round defeat to Magda Linette at the 2026 Miami Open—as detailed in prior coverage. The move signals a new chapter ahead of the clay-court season.
Elina Svitolina defeated world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 in the BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals on March 13, advancing to the semifinals against Elena Rybakina. The Ukrainian's tactical play secured her second career win over Swiatek, extending her tour-leading 19 victories and perfect 6-0 record in three-set matches this season. However, Tennis Channel's coverage, which prioritized men's match discussions, drew widespread fan criticism.
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Iga Swiatek beat Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday in Rome to secure her first semifinal appearance of the 2026 season. The world No. 3 extended her streak of reaching WTA clay court semifinals to eight consecutive years.
Amanda Anisimova's former coach Rick Vleeshouwers has expressed regret over skipping practice before her Wimbledon final loss last year. In a recent interview, he revealed that fatigue from her semifinal win against Aryna Sabalenka left the American unable to compete effectively. Iga Swiatek went on to win the final 6-0, 6-0.
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Marta Kostyuk defeated Linda Noskova in straight sets to advance to the Mutua Madrid Open semifinals on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Ukrainian, riding a career-high nine-match win streak, credited therapy and maturity for her improved emotional stability. She remains undefeated on clay this season at 9-0.