Of the last 10 finals she has played, Swiatek has won each in straight sets, the definition of a big-time athlete. Swiatek, who credits sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz for her success, became the first woman to win seven titles in a season since Serena Williams won seven in 2014. I’m so proud that I could handle it mentally.” “For sure, this tournament was challenging.

“I’m just not expecting a lot,” she said of her thoughts before she arrived. She also disliked the balls used at the Open, labeling them horrible. Open led her to question if she could win on the hard courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Losing twice on hard courts before the U.S. Swiatek, 21, had solidified her status as a clay-court conqueror by winning the French Open for the second time in three years, but she was bounced early from subsequent tournaments. Displaying the poise of a newly minted three-time Grand Slam singles champion, she smiled, savoring a moment she wasn’t sure would be hers to enjoy this year. She adjusted quickly, just as she had done while she rampaged through the field at Flushing Meadows. When streamers began falling, she realized the sound was part of a victory ceremony unfolding on the court. She recoiled, uncertain what had happened. Listening to the crowd cheer Saturday after she had quashed a spirited pushback by Ons Jabeur in closing out a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Poland’s only Grand Slam singles champion was startled by a loud pop. Open women’s championship trophy was safely in her grip did Iga Swiatek flinch over the course of two chaotic, emotional weeks. Iga Swiatek celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Ons Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (5) for the U.S.

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