Swiatek wants to simplify her game after shock opening defeat in Miami
Published on March 20, 2026.
Iga Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, was shocked to lose 1-6 7-5, 6-3 at the 2026 Miami Open, marking her first opening defeat in 74 WTA tournaments. The world number three, who received a bye into the second round, said her tactical game unravelled in the second and third sets, contributing to her first defeat since the 2021 WTA Finals. Despite the shock, world number 50 Magda Linette downplayed the significance of the win.
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