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Iga Świątek Faces Court Controversy Amid Toronto Win

2026-09-04 · Iga Świątek · Player Focus

Iga Świątek found herself at the center of a scheduling controversy at the 2026 US Open after being assigned to the Grandstand court despite her status as a six-time Grand Slam champion and former world No 1. The decision drew sharp criticism from fans who argued she deserved a main show court spot, especially as lower-ranked players received preferential treatment. This came just weeks after her hard-fought victory at the National Bank Open in Toronto on August 13 where she defended her Cincinnati Open title hopes amid a grueling schedule.

Why Was Iga Świątek Assigned to the Grandstand at the US Open?

Swiatek was scheduled to play on the 8,125-seat Grandstand during the US Open while fellow major champions Madison Keys and Mirra Andreeva were placed on Court 17. The assignment confused observers given her recent form and standing in the game. Alexandra Eala who played on Louis Armstrong Stadium for her matches noted the disparity in court allocation especially as the Grandstand lacks a retractable roof making matches vulnerable to rain. The tournament had handled rising star Eala’s popularity by placing her on the second-biggest show court but did not extend similar consideration to Swiatek despite her pedigree.

How Did Iga Świątek Respond to Her Toronto Triumph?

After winning the National Bank Open in Toronto Swiatek acknowledged the relentless pace of the tour stating there is no time to celebrate outside of Grand Slams. She had flown directly from Toronto to Cincinnati to defend her title just 16 hours after lifting the trophy. The win was significant as she had only reached one semifinal prior to Toronto and was at risk of falling out of the WTA top 10. Swiatek admitted she could not fully bask in the glory due to the immediate turnaround but emphasized her long-standing criticism of the excessive tournament load in professional tennis.

What Happened During the Rain-Delayed Cincinnati Open Semifinal?

Play at the Cincinnati Open was suspended on Saturday due to rain delaying a blockbuster women’s semifinal between Iga Świątek and Jessica Pegula. The match was scheduled to start no earlier than 3 p.m. After Flavio Cobolli’s earlier match. At 2:18 p.m. Officials announced the weather had cleared and play resumed shortly after. The delay affected multiple matches including men’s and women’s doubles but the women’s semifinal block remained a key focus. Swiatek entered the match as the No 7 seed while Pegula was the No 3 seed.

  • Iga Świątek won the National Bank Open in Toronto on August 13 2026
  • She was assigned to the Grandstand court at the 2026 US Open sparking fan backlash
  • Her Cincinnati Open semifinal vs Jessica Pegula was delayed by rain on Saturday before resuming
  • Swiatek commented on Caroline Garcia’s newborn son Pablo with a congratulatory message

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