“They diagnosed me with mental health disorders”: Iga Swiatek condemns Polish media for ‘crazy rumours’ during her absence

Iga Swiatek has lashed out at the Polish media for spreading “crazy rumors” about her mental health during her absence from the WTA Tour. The 23-year-old revealed that some outlets falsely reported she had been diagnosed with mental health disorders. Swiatek did not specify which outlets made these claims, but she expressed her frustration with the speculation.

The Polish star took a break from the Tour after losing to Jessica Pegula in the US Open quarterfinals. She returned at the WTA Finals but was eliminated in the round-robin stage. Swiatek has been open about her struggles with mental health in the past, and she has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. She said that the rumors about her mental health were hurtful and inaccurate.

Swiatek also criticized the Polish media for their overall coverage of her doping case. She said that some outlets were overly critical of her and that they did not give her enough credit for her accomplishments. Swiatek said that she was disappointed with the way she was treated by the media, but she said that she would not let it affect her tennis.