"I'm saying it for a third time, but they actually listened": Iga Swiatek's prior complaints about United Cup scheduling finally answered

World number one Iga Swiatek has heaped praise on the authorities organising the United Cup for finally listening to her complaints.

The competition is currently underway in Perth, Australia, where some of the big-name players are taking part to get some much-needed time on the court ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year.

Before this year, a group match was used to decide in five sets. However, it has now been decided in three sets something that was also demanded by Swiatek in the past.

The Polish tennis star was recently quoted in a report where she heaped praise on the authorities for finally listening to what she has been saying for three years.

"I'm really happy that United Cup kind of listened to our feedback and are supporting us in terms of giving us time to get used to the new conditions," she said. "I'm really happy that United Cup and everybody that organized this tournament listened to us because there were many feedbacks that were the same as ours. I felt for sure last year like I couldn't find my game suddenly."

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"I'm saying it for a third time, but they actually listened. Last year I had a meeting right after, and they seemed really understanding. It's something that we lack I think from some [organizations].”