Iga Swiatek is “angry and tired” after major upset against Anna Kalinskya even after having survived such tough schedule

Iga Swiatek suffered a straight-set defeat against Anna Kalinskaya.

Iga Swiatek is “angry and tired” after major upset against Anna Kalinskya even after having survived such tough schedule

Iga Swiatek and Anna Kalinskaya (via EuroSport/IMAGO)

Iga Swiatek has admitted that she is angry and tired after succumbing to defeat against Anna Kalinskaya in the semifinals of the Dubai Open. The World No.1’s hopes of a Middle East double were dashed by the clinical Russian.

Days after Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina in the finals of the Qatar Open, the Polish star excellently won her three matches. However, the Grand Slam winner ran out of steam against Kalinskaya, losing 6-4, 6-4.

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Kalinskaya, who defeated Coco Gauff and Jelena Ostapenko earlier earned her biggest career win against Swiatek. During the postmatch interview, the disappointed Swiatek aired her frustration. She said she felt a bit out of control in the match.

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Swiatek explained:

I felt like I didn’t have any more power to give more, which doesn’t happen often. I just felt a bit out of control because usually when I tell myself what to do, I can improve my game but today I was so out of power and tired that I just couldn’t.
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She continued:

Day by day, it was a little bit worse. I was not talking to you about it because it didn’t really make sense to go over it, but as I said it has been two weeks. I mean I’m angry but on the other hand, there aren’t many players that survive these kinds of tournaments so I just kind of have to let it go and accept it.
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Iga Swiatek will take a needed rest before the Indian Wells Masters, which begins on March 6. Despite, losing the United Cup, Australian Open, and Dubai Tournament titles she remains a very strong competitor in every tournament she competes.

Anna Kalinskaya admits she had to remain aggressive against Iga Swiatek

Anna Kalinskaya has revealed that she had to stay aggressive to win Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals of the Dubai Open. The Russian earned her biggest career win and her first WTA Masters 1000 final. Kalinskaya made a quick work over the World No.1 in a 6-4, 6-4 victory.

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The Russian said taking to the reporters: 

Iga Swiatek’s a great player. I knew if I didn’t stay calm and aggressive she’s gonna destroy me.That was the plan. To stay aggressive. Move her a lot. I’m happy I won. She’s unbelievable. I’m happy I had the chance to against her. I’m sure we’ll play a lot in the future.
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Meanwhile, Kalinskaya went on to lose the Dubai title to Jasmine Paolini after falling 6-4, 5-7, 5-7 in the final. But she will be proud of her excellent run and hopes to perform better in the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open in March.

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