Overview
- Roig told Radio Zet in mid-September that qualifying for the WTA Finals remains a target but that missing it “won’t be the end of the world,” stressing a step-by-step approach to the season.
- Swiatek sits 10th in the Live WTA Race and trails the eighth spot by about 650 to 700 points, so strong results in Beijing and Wuhan are now decisive for qualification.
- She has only about 335 ranking points to defend across the China Open and Wuhan Open, which concentrates both risk and opportunity into those two tournaments.
- Roig credits measurable improvements this summer—fewer unforced errors, a steadier forehand shape and better backhand angles—while flagging first-serve inconsistency and risky shot selection as ongoing issues.
- The partnership with Roig, which began in April, has produced mixed results so far: a high point at the Canadian Open and a Cincinnati semi, followed by a US Open fourth-round upset that underlines why the Asian swing is crucial for Swiatek’s year-end plans.