Swiatek breaks down in tears on court after Pegula United Cup loss, admits to feeling 'helpless': "I wasn't able to kind of show up even, and problem-solve"

Iga Swiatek lost a crucial match against Jessica Pegula at the United Cup 2-6 2-6 and after the watch, she broke down in tears explaining that she felt helpless.

Swiatek was favoured to win this match against Pegula simply because she's been playing quite well and is realistically the better player. It didn't look like that on the court as she struggled all match losing in only 71 minutes. Pegula controlled the match far easier than anybody expected and Swiatek confirmed after the match that she cried because she felt helpless:

"Because I just knew that I felt kind of helpless today, because physically and mentally I wasn't able to kind of show up even, and problem-solve. So it's always hard when you lose, especially when you're kind of playing for the team and your country."

She added:

"So I was just sad. But, you know, it's not the first time I cried after a lost match. Nothing special."