Iga Swiatek had a back-and-forth with a journalist after her defeat in the US Open quarterfinals when she was asked about a possible mental break.

After her elimination from the US Open quarterfinals by Amanda Anisimova, Iga Swiatek had a surprised reaction to a journalist's question about the need for a mental break. Her response was prompted by frustration, and the journalist admitted that he would like a break, eliciting laughter in the room. This discussion highlighted the pressure and expectations the player is under, especially after a summer full of competitions.