Although it is strange that Iga Swiatek Although she may not be the favourite to win the title when she arrives at the tournament, her relationship with the surface continues to progress. The Polish tennis player arrives at Wimbledon The world number one is now looking forward to the match, having never played a tournament on grass, just 20 days after winning her Roland Garros trophy. During the Media Day, the world number one explains what her expectations are for the British Grand Slam and how she feels. “It’s very exciting, I feel very good, especially after such big tournaments, I’m happy to have some time off. I also had time to train solidly and without rushing,” says the Pole.
Champions and favorites at Wimbledon
“I feel that it is a very complicated tournament, you cannot build your form and your game to reach your maximum level at Wimbledon. It is a slightly different tournament. Players who do not arrive as favorites can win it. The opportunity is greater. It is true that It’s a similar case to clay court. You have to take this tournament mentally differently. Normally, we tennis players make a few more mistakes than on other surfaces. The ball is low, super fast and it’s more complicated. mental, how you are able to adapt to the surface. The player who does it best will win,” explains Iga.
“I really need to focus on the process of becoming a better player here, learning to play the best type of grass tennis, not focusing on the ranking or the expectations that come with the ranking. That’s what I’m going to do. I realized what Wimbledon meant when I played as a junior. It was difficult for me to understand it through television.
Preparation for Wimbledon
“At first it was complicated. I’m glad I came early because there is a big difference between the grass we have in Poland and this one. Day after day, I’ve been gaining pace, feeling the ball better. This year we’ve taken it a little differently Due to the number of matches I have played in the first part of the season, I could have played a tournament before Wimbledon, but I don’t know if I would be able to arrive in good physical shape until the end of the year. We have to choose the best for the future. .
“One of the goals was to win on serve and put pressure on it. I managed to do that on other surfaces, and I hope I can do that here too. Here it is even more important to get good first serves. I did well in training, but now I am going to try it out in matches with that added tension. I hope that these improvements will bear fruit. In addition to the serve, I also improve the movement and the stopping before hitting the shot. I cannot slip here.”
What is the most difficult thing about being a tennis player?
“Now it’s probably the change of surface so quickly. Accepting that and being able to work on it, not focusing on the negative of the issue. Also the tight schedule. Sometimes, when you play well, you don’t have time to go home. What I like most about tennis is that I win a lot of matches, it gives me this kind of life that I can live. I can do anything after my career, all thanks to tennis. I will always be grateful for that. Also the satisfaction of progressing in things. they were not working”.
2024-06-29 15:00:01
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