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Iga Swiatek delivers ‘honest’ opinion on whether she prefers the two-week WTA 1000 tournaments

World No. 1 Iga Świątek weighed in on the controversial two-week WTA 1000 tournament format, revealing she prefers the shorter, one-week structure despite the current schedule.

Speaking after her Wuhan Open victory, Świątek acknowledged that the extended duration—while intended to ease player workload—has instead created logistical challenges. She noted that even with a lighter match schedule, such as playing early in the day, recovery remains tight, with only 24 hours between some matches if games run late.

The Polish star emphasized that while players have adapted to the break between sessions, the prolonged events disrupt momentum and leave less time for rest or preparation between tournaments. Świątek’s comments come as growing dissent among top players, including Karen Khachanov and Carlos Alcaraz, has criticized the format for overstretching the season without clear benefits.

The Wuhan Open remains one of the few WTA 1000s still played over a single week, with its main draw concluding on Sunday as originally scheduled. Meanwhile, the WTA Finals qualification remains a priority for Świątek, who sees this week’s tournament as a key opportunity to bolster her chances despite the grueling calendar.

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