Swiatek and the keys to her defeat in Australia: "I felt like I had my chance"

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Iga Swiatek left the title race at the Australian Open 2025, marking the second time she has fallen in the semifinals of this tournament. The Polish player also won't be able to fight for the world number 1 position held by Aryna Sabalenka, but she is determined to make the most of upcoming opportunities. Iga spoke to the media following her tough loss against Madison Keys, of whom she only had praise. Additionally, the world number 2 revealed the key factors behind her defeat, with her serve being a significant difference maker. Are you disappointed not being able to compete for the title?

- What determined the end of the match to swing one way or the other?

“It's hard to say because it came down to one or two points. The match was long, so there were many momentum shifts and different moments. I guess in the end, Madison was brave in her decisions and stepped up when needed. I'd say I wasn't as free as in previous matches to apply pressure in crucial moments.”

- What happened in the second set?

“I simply stopped moving, so there's no way to win a match when you're not moving.”

- Did you feel like it was a match that depended on you?

“Honestly, no. I think it was a 50/50 situation because I believe I could have possibly won if I had capitalized on easy points with my serve like she did. She's always known how to come back after facing serve troubles, but mine wasn't as strong. So that might have made the difference. It was very closely contested from the start. The second set was something I wanted to forget to reset my game. I felt like I was playing my tennis only in the first and third sets, although not with 100% control like in previous matches. Still, I think I played well, but she played better. I did everything I could. I wouldn't say I failed or should have won.”

- Were you surprised by Madison's level?

“She made fewer mistakes than in the matches I beat her. I also faced her in Cincinnati where she played perfectly, and I had nothing to respond with. I knew she could do both things; what I didn't know was what she would do today. I think she was much more solid than when we played those matches I won.”

- Assessment of your season start

“It's tough to talk about it now, but overall, it's been very positive. Personally, I have felt a bit better than in previous years here. The United Cup always brings positive emotions, but I have always felt tense here. This year has been different. It gives me a positive vibe for the rest of the season. Obviously, I wanted more. I've already played a semifinal and wanted to win this one, but I believe if I keep working hard, I will have more opportunities in the future and may seize them, unlike my match point today.”

- Disappointed?

“I felt I had my chance; I didn't know what would happen in the future. Maybe I'll have more chances. I'm quite used to always seizing opportunities. When I have a chance to win, I always take it. That's why it's disappointing when it doesn't happen, but this is sports; it's not always going to go my way. Madison also did the job she needed to do and totally deserves to be in the final.”

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