Iga Świątek drops to ninth in WTA rankings after US Open exit

Following her exit from the US Open in the round of 16, Iga Świątek has dropped to ninth in the WTA rankings. The Polish tennis player was eliminated by China's Zheng Qinwen with a score of 7-5, 6-3.

During the tournament, Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário was asked for advice regarding Świątek's recent struggles with form. Ronaldo noted that athletes face a “difficult road, full of ups and downs” and advised the importance of being patient, working hard, and “trusting the process.”