The embarrassing streak of six consecutive losses in Asia in 2025 has finally ended, as Wang Xinyu pulls off a major upset against Swiatek.

The largest shock in the WTCC happened when Wang Xinyu surprisingly defeated Swiatek in two straight sets!

When seeing both Swiatek and Wang Xinyu listed in the WTCC squads, representing Europe and the World teams respectively, some people lamented that fate seemed to be cruelly testing Wang Xinyu, as if she was destined to be dominated again by the Polish player and continue her embarrassing losing streak in Asia, welcoming the 2026 season in this tough manner!

Wang Xinyu had met Swiatek once before at the 2023 French Open third round; it was expected that Wang would try her best to keep the score respectable, but instead she was humiliated with a double bagel by the Polish player, shocking the public!

Losing so badly in their first encounter, combined with Wang’s ongoing struggles with a five-match losing streak across the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Asia, the China Open, Wuhan Open, Ningbo, and Tokyo, and then losing to Bencic on the opening day of WTCC turning that streak into six losses, it seemed very likely that Wang would suffer a seventh consecutive defeat against Swiatek given their skill gap.

Moreover, Swiatek had just beaten the new year-end champion Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 on WTCC’s first day; if the Kazakh beauty couldn’t overcome the Polish star, Wang’s chance of pulling off an upset against the six-time Grand Slam winner appeared even slimmer.

However, from the very first set, Wang Xinyu’s performance made everyone see her in a new light.

Seeing Swiatek start strong, many worried Wang could only barely hold up against her power and would soon be broken, after which the first set would be out of her hands.

But it was Swiatek who was broken first, with Wang seizing control of the match.

It was expected that Wang might falter mentally under Swiatek’s counterattack and lose her advantage gradually, but surprisingly, Wang remained very composed and closed the first set 6-2, delivering a strong message to the Polish player.

In the second set, Wang seemed to play with a fearless intensity.

She immediately took a 2-0 lead by holding serve and breaking, becoming the dominant player in the second set. Just like in the first, Wang maintained her advantage and sealed the set 6-3, officially marking the biggest upset of the WTCC.

After Wang’s shocking victory over Swiatek at the WTCC, some fans and netizens questioned whether the Polish player was taking it easy in this exhibition match, perhaps deliberately letting Wang win, but others argued that regardless of it being an exhibition, Wang’s win was what mattered most, especially as it ended her six-match losing streak before the new season.

Whether Swiatek didn’t take the match seriously because it was an exhibition remains unknown, but looking back, regardless of the match’s nature, Wang’s performance was certainly commendable.

For example, Wang greatly improved on her slow start problem seen in the first day loss to Bencic. Facing a stronger opponent in Swiatek, she maintained excellent emotional and mental control throughout, consistently delivering stable performance—key reasons why she ultimately triumphed.

In contrast, Swiatek’s form appeared inferior to Wang’s, and her unforced errors contributed to her defeat in Shenzhen’s WTCC, allowing Wang to avenge the double bagel loss at the 2023 French Open.

Many now believe that even if Wang’s win over Swiatek in this exhibition has some questionable aspects, it still greatly boosts her confidence.

Since the US Open loss and entering the Asian season, Wang has struggled through continuous defeats; everyone understands how tough this period has been for her mentally. Now, shedding the stigma of this losing streak and embracing the upcoming 2026 season with a fresh mindset will surely change her spirit and outlook.

As one netizen put it, you might disregard Wang’s upset over Swiatek in an exhibition, but a win is a win, and the positive momentum is what truly counts!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Starry Moon River)