Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, a veteran of the US Open, has been reflecting on her journey at the tournament over the past decade. Despite reaching the quarterfinals in 2011, she has struggled to replicate that success in recent years. However, she believes she is now on the right track to rediscover her form.
Pavlyuchenkova admits that she put too much pressure on herself in her younger years, but she has since adopted a more relaxed approach. She is now focused on enjoying the process and fighting for every point. This shift in mindset has helped her achieve more consistent results, particularly at the Australian Open.
Despite her success on hard courts, Pavlyuchenkova acknowledges that she has not always been as consistent as she would like. She has recently made significant changes to her team, including hiring a biomechanical coach to optimize her serve and groundstrokes. This decision has paid off, as she reached the quarterfinals at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati and is now enjoying her best Grand Slam result of 2024 at the US Open.
Pavlyuchenkova’s team has expanded since the clay-court swing, but she remains grateful for the support of her partner, Mathias, who has been a constant source of encouragement. She also values the perspective of her hitting partner, Yannick Mertens, who is not from a tennis background.
Ahead of her night-session clash with world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, Pavlyuchenkova is determined to improve on her previous performance against the Polish star. She is aware of the challenge she faces, but she is confident that she can put up a better fight.
Pavlyuchenkova embraces the hectic atmosphere of New York City, which she believes adds to the excitement of the tournament. She is determined to channel the energy of the crowd and put on a performance that will remind fans of her potential.
