Iga Swiatek got her title defence off to a successful start on Monday. The world No 1 needed just 58 minutes to defeat Rebecca Peterson 6-0 6-1.
Speaking after the match, the Pole said it was easier to ease into her first match at the US Open this year, having previously struggled with distractions.
“I remember when I played my first matches in US Open, I always felt like there is so much going on around, and it was a little bit tougher to focus,” she explained.
“But this year I didn’t feel it, because I practiced couple of times on the centre court. Even, you know, with all the kids around, because I think the entry was free and so many people came to watch our practices. It was amazing and I got used to the noise and everything.”

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