{
  "id": 5046784,
  "title": "Swiatek banks on renewed confidence as Medvedev battles to regain lost form",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/swiatek-banks-on-renewed-confidence-as-medvedev-battles-to-regain-5046784",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:44:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437572/swiatek-banks-on-renewed-confidence-as-medvedev-battles-to-regain-lost-form"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Open begins its second round on Wednesday, with top seed Daniil Medvedev aiming to overcome his recent struggles and former champion Iga Swiatek hoping to capitalize on her renewed confidence. Medvedev, the current seventh seed, is seeking to rebuild his form heading into the tournament, while Swiatek, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, seeks to extend her winning momentum following her breakthrough season.\n\nTop seed Aryna Sabalenka continues her quest to defend her title, while ex-finalist Jessica Pegula aims to end Medvedev's reign as the world's number one player. In the women's singles, Swiatek is set to face Nadia Podoroska in a highly anticipated match. Despite winning Wimbledon last year, Swiatek has faced challenges throughout the season, suffering semifinal exits at the Australian Open and the French Open, as well as a quarterfinal loss at the US Open. She recently partnered with coach Francisco Roig to enhance her serve and forehand, with the eighth seed crediting her recent victory in the US Open's first round for boosting her confidence.\n\nMedvedev, a former champion, has often struggled with consistency on the biggest stages, having failed to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal since the 2024 US Open. The 30-year-old lost in the third round at Wimbledon in July and has since experienced early exits from three tournaments. However, Medvedev appeared composed and determined as he defeated Hugo Gaston in straight sets during the first round. He acknowledged the difficulties of the past few weeks but expressed satisfaction with his performance.\n\nPegula, who lost to Sabalenka in last year's US Open final and reached the semifinals in 2024, remains unfazed by her lack of major wins. The American, currently ranked third in the world, is more focused on dethroning Sabalenka from the number one position. Pegula, who started the year ranked sixth, has reached the Australian Open semifinals and Wimbledon's last eight, signaling her rapid ascent in the rankings.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK: The US Open kicks off its second round on Wednesday, with seventh seed Daniil Medvedev looking to shake off his struggles in the lead-up to the tournament, while former champion Iga Swiatek looks to build on newfound confidence. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka also continues her title defence, while ex-finalist Jessica Pegula looks to end the Belarusian’s reign as the world’s number one. Top…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Swiatek banks on renewed confidence as Medvedev battles to regain lost form",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/swiatek-banks-on-renewed-confidence-as-medvedev-battles-to-regain",
        "published": "2026-09-02T04:18:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Swiatek banks on renewed confidence as Medvedev battles to regain lost form",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/swiatek-banks-on-renewed-confidence-as-medvedev-battles-to-regain-5031454",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:39:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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