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Swiatek unfazed by move from US Open's flagship stadium
Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek says she is comfortable playing at the Grandstand instead of Arthur Ashe Stadium, prioritizing the intimate venue over the tournament's most prestigious court.
LSN Singapore ·
NEW YORK — Despite Arthur Ashe Stadium's reputation as the centerpiece of the US Open, world No. 1 Iga Swiatek expressed contentment with competing at the Grandstand, a smaller and quieter alternative venue.
The Polish player acknowledged that while Ashe Stadium's grandeur and electric atmosphere draw many players and fans, she did not view relocation to the more intimate setting as a disadvantage ahead of her matches at the tournament.
Swiatek's willingness to embrace a different court configuration reflects the pragmatic approach many top competitors adopt when navigating the logistics of major tournaments. The contrast between venues — from Ashe's cavernous seating capacity to the Grandstand's cozier confines — represents one of the practical realities players must navigate throughout their US Open campaigns.
Her remarks come as the tournament continues to balance accommodating its largest draws while managing court assignments across multiple venues of varying sizes and atmospheres.