Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion, has reflected on the challenges and fears she faced after her recent doping case. Speaking ahead of the United Cup in Australia, the 23-year-old world number two admitted she had anticipated a harsher public backlash following her one-month suspension.

Swiatek, who lost her world number one ranking during the suspension, is now focused on the upcoming United Cup, a mixed-team event involving 18 nations, running from December 29 to January 5 in Perth and Sydney.