Iga Swiatek defends herself from fans’ high expectations after Barbora Krejcikova defeat - ‘I’m just human’

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has reminded fans that she is “just human” in the face of high expectations. Swiatek has had an up and down start to 2023, getting knocked out of the Australian Open in the fourth round before winning in Qatar and getting to the final in Dubai, where she was beaten by Barbora Krejcikova.

Ad However, many fans expect Swiatek, who went on a 37-match winning streak last year, to triumph in every match she plays. WTA DubaiIf Krejcikova is Swiatek's kryptonite, what can rest of WTA learn from it?A DAY AGO In a social media post, the Pole has asked for her fans to retain some perspective. “Yesterday I was still in Dubai, today I’m in Warsaw, soon in Indian Wells," she began.

“These last few weeks were intense and challenging, but we did a lot of good work and progress. “I enjoyed the tournaments in Doha and Dubai, and even though I lost the final in Dubai (huuuuge congrats Krejcikova), my level was good despite the infection and I gave it all I could in the moment. “I can see that some of you have higher expectations of me, but, well… I’m just human.

I will keep my standards high, I will enjoy my time on tour and keep working hard. At the end of the day, that is all I can control, my effort and engagement.” Exclusive: Djokovic v Alcaraz rivalry 'great for tennis' says Corretja Medvedev urges ATP to look at 'super fluffy' balls due to injury worries Murray hopes to be in 'really, really good place' for 'deep' Wimbledon run Swiatek was asked in Dubai what she thought about people saying that the game was too easy for her. “I don’t really hear that a lot because during the tournaments I’m kind of trying to stay off social media as much as possible.