“It’s just the semifinal of a tournament” – Far from the fuss, Swiatek quietly builds the player she wants to be

Iga Swiatek reached the semifinals of the Toronto tournament by defeating Marta Kostyuk 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 and Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 in successive rounds, but downplayed the results as part of a broader, deliberate rebuilding process with coach Francisco Roig. The world No. 8 has endured a difficult Grand Slam season, failing to reach a quarter-final at any major, including early exits at the French Open (fourth round, beaten by Kostyuk) and Wimbledon (third round, beaten by Alexandra Eala). Swiatek emphasized that her focus remains on quiet, methodical improvement rather than drawing conclusions from individual results.