New York, Aug 23, 2025 (AFP) - Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open

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Iga Swiatek insisted Saturday she does not see herself as favorite for the US Open despite an impressive run of recent form that has left her as the player to beat according to oddsmakers. The 24-year-old Polish second seed arrived in New York fresh from capturing her first Cincinnati Open title, which came just weeks after a breakthrough victory at Wimbledon in July. Swiatek, though, played down suggestions that her recent wins meant she was the......

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