Iga Świątek Condemns ‘Pseudo-Experts’ After Saying Online Hate Has Hurt Her Play

Overview

• Świątek said Tuesday she has faced intense online hate and criticized 'pseudo-experts' whose headline-driven opinions surprised and upset her.
• She told Polish outlet WP SportoweFakty that the sustained negativity has at times affected her mentally and even carried over into her on-court performance.
• The six-time major winner expressed gratitude for her support network, naming close advisers and her father as key sources of help when criticism became overwhelming.
• She will start her grass-court season at the Bad Homburg Open as she prepares to defend 2,000 ranking points at Wimbledon next month.
• The comments arrive after a tepid start to 2026 that included a fourth-round French Open loss to Marta Kostyuk and recent coaching changes, including a short-term partnership with Francisco Roig.