"I try to be careful and attentive, take care of my health": Swiatek calls for potential return of masks amid virus going round at US Open
WTAMonday, 04 September 2023 at 23:30
World number two Iga Swiatek has called for players who are
unwell to wear masks during the mega-events.
There has been a lot of talk about a virus spreading in the
US Open 2023 which led to at least two players — Emil Ruusuvuori and Dominic
Thiem — withdrawing from the competition.
A few other players — such as Ons Jabeur, Hubert Hurkacz, Christopher
Eubanks and Petra Kvitova — also complained about health issues during the tournament.
Swiatek was quoted in a report where she urged the players
who are unwell to wear a mask in order to avoid any virus spread.
"It would be nice if those players who feel bad would
wear masks or something like that,” she said. “I don't know if it's something
related to Covid, but usually at sporting events like this, these things can
spread easily. I try to be careful and attentive, take care of my health.
“I've already had a few colds this season and it's had a big
impact on me, so at a grand slam I definitely don't want to make those
mistakes. I also watch what I eat. It's important for me to keep an eye on
everything and prevent it"
Swiatek had a pretty disappointing campaign where she was
defending her title but eventually lost to Latvia’s Jeļena Ostapenko with a score
of 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.
That defeat also ended the Polish tennis star’s reign as the
number-one player in the WTA rankings after spending 72 weeks at the helm.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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