Craybas sees Swiatek as 'vulnerable' at US Open due to recent losses: "Now some players have defeated her can send a message"
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Following her most recent losses against Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in Cincinnati and Montreal respectively, World No.1 Iga Swiatek may be feeling vulnerable, according to former player Jill Craybas.
On a recent episode of the ATP Tennis Radio Podcast, Craybas gave her thoughts on Swiatek's chances at the 2023 US Open after the Polish star admitted to being overworked on tour.
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"I don’t think Iga Swiatek is vulnerable because of the amount of tennis… I think the fact that now some of the players have defeated her can send a message to other players thinking, ‘It’s possible’, ‘She can be beaten,’ and I think that in a sense makes someone a little bit more vulnerable," said Craybas.
"I think she is always physically strong so the amount of tennis I don’t think would have that much of an impact but for her. I mean she recovers so quickly, she’s almost similar to Djokovic, she’s trying to do everything in her power to have those small details."
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Nonetheless, Craybas still believes the 22-year old is the favorite to lift the title at Flushing Meadows.
"She’s so professional that I have no doubt that she’ll be ready both physically and mentally to go at the US Open," added the retired American. "In my mind, she’s the one to beat."
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