The two players were seen talking at the Players Gym in Flushing Meadows, and Swiatek found the interaction had a positive impact rather than distracting from her pregame routine. she said.
Six-time U.S. Open women’s singles champion Williams appeared in a retro outfit consisting of a short pleated denim skirt and jacket. Her six U.S. Open titles tie her with Chris Evert for the most in the tournament’s history.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who last played at the U.S. Open in 2022, has previously announced her intention to “evolve” tennis After the last major of the year.
“It’s great to see her,” Swiatek said. “She has a lot of positive energy. It’s nice to have her here and talking to the players.
“Even though we had met before and we had been on the same side and touring together for a few years, she still attracted me like a star,” Swiatek said.
“It was great that she came to me because I certainly wouldn’t have had the guts to do that. She was really nice and positive.”
Williams’ appearance at Arthur Ashe Stadium comes despite her numerous business ventures and recent birth of her second child. She was seen watching a match between top-ranked men’s players Jannik Sinner and Christopher O’Connell, which ended in Sinner’s victory.
Williams also saw part of American Tommy Paul’s victory over Gabriel Diallo.
Williams’ long-time friend Caroline Wozniacki, who is back on the tennis court after taking a break from motherhood, jokingly expressed her disappointment, saying she was “very angry” about Williams’ absence from the tournament. .
“I’m glad she’s paying attention to tennis and my game because she tells me she’s rooting for me,” Swiatek said. “It’s always nice to hear that from someone like Serena.”
