Iga Swiatek delivered a pointed response to Daniil Medvedev after he revealed he studies her matches to prepare for clay courts ahead of Roland Garros.
The exchange took place at a fan event hosted by their shared racket sponsor Tecnifibre. Medvedev noted that he looks up to Swiatek’s matches, especially when she plays before him, so he can observe her style on the surface where he has faced challenges.
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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 fell to Elina Svitolina 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 in the Italian Open semifinal on May 14. After defeating Jessica Pegula to reach her first semifinal of 2026, she still viewed the Rome campaign as progress ahead of the French Open.
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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.
World No. 4 Iga Swiatek has appointed Francisco Roig, formerly Rafael Nadal's backup coach, as her new coach just days before the clay-court season begins. The move follows her split from Wim Fissette after a second-round exit at the Miami Open. Swiatek confirmed the hiring on Instagram, expressing excitement for the partnership.
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Iga Swiatek has withdrawn from Poland's Billie Jean King Cup qualifier against Ukraine in Gliwice. Team captain Dawid Celt said he tried until the end to persuade the world No. 3 to join the squad. Her absence leaves Poland without a top-50 player.
Hailey Baptiste hit Elina Svitolina in the face with a forehand during their second-round match at the Italian Open on Sunday. Svitolina recovered quickly and won the match 6-1, 6-2.
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Aryna Sabalenka edged Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) to win the Indian Wells title on March 16, 2026. The victory improved her head-to-head record against the Kazakh to 9-7. Sabalenka praised Rybakina as the kindest player on tour despite painful past losses.