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John McEnroe comments on Iga Swiatek's US Open collapse

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

John McEnroe comments on Iga Swiatek's US Open collapse

Summary

John McEnroe discussed Iga Swiatek's unexpected loss to Qinwen Zheng in the fourth round of the US Open, highlighting her early dominance and subsequent collapse from a 5-0 lead in the first set. McEnroe expressed confusion over Swiatek's performance and defended her coach, Francisco Roig, suggesting that changing coaches frequently could be detrimental. He praised Zheng's determination in the match, noting her past achievements. Swiatek aims to rebound in future tournaments, especially with the Australian Open approaching.

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Status Watch

•John McEnroe reviews Swiatek's US Open defeat
•Swiatek lost to Zheng after leading 5-0 in first set
•McEnroe defends coach Francisco Roig amid speculation
•Zheng praised for her comeback effort
•Swiatek seeks to regain form for future tournaments

Latest Updates

2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Iga Swiatek’s former coach knows exactly why she lost in the fourth round of the US Open
8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Francisco Roig highlights the biggest improvements Iga Swiatek has made this summer despite US Open disappointment
8:00 AMYahoo Sports — John McEnroe says if he thinks Iga Swiatek should replace Francisco Roig after her ‘shocking’ US Open collapse

What they're saying

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Iga Swiatek came into the US Open with newfound confidence, but that didn’t translate to results. The Pole had ended her title drought at the...
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Before the US Open got underway, it did feel like Iga Swiatek was under consideration as one of the favourites to challenge for the title....
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