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 favorite to capture her second US Open title and what would be the seventh Grand Slam win of her career.
"Honestly, I think it doesn't make sense to call anyone the favorite," the 2022 US Open champion said Saturday.
"Women's tennis, I wouldn't say it's unpredictable because there are some girls that are constantly in the top and we are provin