JOHN MCENROE: IGA SWIATEK 'STARTED TO GET UNSURE OF HERSELF' IN JELENA OSTAPENKO US OPEN LOSS

I'm sure she knew before the contest. Her level was predicted to be greater. I was shocked.”

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Swiatek lost a match after winning the first set against Ostapenko for the first time since October 2022.

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Aryna Sabalenka will become world No. 1 for the first time following the US Open.

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Sabalenka reached the French Open and Wimble semifinals this year and won her maiden Grand Slam at the Australian Open.

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"started to grow uncertain of herself" and couldn't "adjust" to her US Open "surprise" loss to Jelena Ostapenko.

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Henin discuss Swiatek's loss and the new world No. 1.John McEnroe believes Iga Swiatek

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