Fans hardly got any chill for Iga Swiatek. While the Polish star expressed visible disappointment after her 2024 US Open loss, fans offered her no mercy. Criticized for her statement about hectic scheduling, Swiatek chose to remain out of the spotlight until the season finale. Now that her sister shared her achievement on social media, people reunited to ask about Swiatek’s whereabouts—but with a twist.
Swiatek’s sister shared an important achievement on social media. The sister of the WTA World No. 1 followed in their mother Dorota Swiatek’s path in the medical field and is now a dentist. Although an injury ended her tennis career, Agata Swiatek excelled in academia and studied at the Medical University of Lublin.
Recently, she added another feather in her cap. “The Perio Curriculum cycle in Periopractice in Krakow after 5 meetings is over! Usefully used 🧠 and time well spent 😁 and at the end, presenting my own clinical case to cap off this six-year journey with a Gold Certificate 😅” she wrote on her IG profile with a photo of holding the certificate.
While her achievement delighted her followers, they couldn’t help but ask about her sister, Iga Swiatek. After losing in the quarterfinals of the US Open, the Polish player refrained from participating in any Asian tournaments, such as the 2024 China Open. She is expected to attend the WTA Finals in Riyadh directly. Swiatek’s absence has concerned her supporters, who are eager to know what is happening with the tennis star.
Tennis fans bombarded Iga Swiatek’s sister asking for her whereabouts
After her 2024 US Open run, Swiatek distanced herself from the media, taking time to recover from her loss. She was visibly emotional in the locker room after losing in the quarterfinals. Now that her sister has surfaced online showcasing her achievement, the tennis community began asking about the WTA World No. 1. “Well done Agatka but where is your sister,” wrote a person.
Swiatek previously mentioned how the hectic tennis schedule was impacting her mental health. Her decision not to play in China underscored her struggle to maintain her form after the American Slam, which did not sit well with many tennis fans, who criticized her stance. Now, they are questioning her absence from the tour. “Congrat Agata, can you say where is your sister?” asked another person in the same comment thread. The responses reflected a sense of mockery.
The WTA World No. 1 attended her sister Agata’s graduation in 2022, taking pictures during the ceremony and expressing her pride. Now, her sudden absence has sparked more conversation about her views on the demanding tournament schedules. “Exactly Agata..pls tell us where your sister is,” commented another fan, adding to the satirical tone.
The jokes escalated to the point where people made it into a meme. One person shared a mock “missing person” flyer with Iga Swiatek’s picture from her last tournament, listing her details and her last known location as the US Open. “new version,” captioned the fan, emphasizing their disagreement with Swiatek’s decision.
Not all reactions were sarcastic. One Swiatek fan sincerely wished for the Polish star’s quick return to the court while congratulating her sister. “Congrats Agatka. We are all waiting for your sister’s comeback soon,” wrote the fan. This sentiment showed how much they want the WTA World No. 1 to play more tournaments and recover from her disappointment at the US Open.
Fans’ reactions to Iga Swiatek’s absence raise a serious question: Does the tennis community care about players’ well-being? It also underscores how much fans want to see Swiatek back in action. Nevertheless, Swiatek likely knows what is best for her health, and her followers hope her decision will make her stronger for future tournaments.
