Iga Swiatek is in the form of her life. The Polish international, currently playing in the US Open comfortably made her way into the round of 16 with a convincing 6-0, 6-1 win over Kaja Juvan. After winning her match against the Chilean international, Swiatek came out with a shocking revelation.
The current number 1 player was asked about how she feels knowing that she is the best player on the player. Responding to this, she gave a clear answer and named Roger Federer to be the helping hand behind her composed performances. In the interview, she also discussed how she feels right now that she has the top spot while revealing how much enjoys playing her best game.
Iga Swiatek says she took advice from Roger Federer after being at the top
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The rising star in the world of tennis has not only impressed with her remarkable on-court performances but also with her humility and openness to learning from the best in the game. As she has remained World No. 1 for 70 consecutive weeks, Swiatek shared her thoughts on embracing this new status during a post-match conference. In a testament to her wisdom beyond her years, she revealed a recent conversation with none other than Roger Federer.
In her quest to handle the immense pressure that comes with being at the top, Swiatek turned to the Swiss tennis legend for guidance. Federer’s advice? Embrace the achievement, find joy in the journey, and take pride in the results. It’s a powerful message from a player who has spent a significant part of his career at the zenith of the tennis world.
“Honestly, I have to learn how to find more joy in that. I talked to Roger about that last week. The best way to approach it is really embrace it & be proud of your results…” said Swiatek in the post-match interview.
Iga Swiatek spoke to Roger Federer about how to get used to being #1 in the world:
“Honestly, I have to learn how to find more joy in that. I talked to Roger about that last week. The best way to approach it is really embrace it & be proud of your results…” pic.twitter.com/ihtBWJy2ct
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 1, 2023
As Swiatek continues her journey as the World No. 1, it’s clear that she’s not just focused on the technical aspects of the game but also on the mental fortitude required to stay at the top.
However, Roger has always been supportive of the Polish. Interestingly, she is also the ambassador of the shoe-making company which is promoted by the Swiss maestro.
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Iga Swiatek opens up on making the perfect shoe with ‘On Running’
In a recent revelation, Iga came ahead to address the fact that she and ‘On Running’, a company partially invested by the legendary Roger Federer are in constant touch to create the best shoe that would fit her and enhance her game. She also revealed that she wants to stay confident and focused in the match and with the perfect shoes on, she would absolutely kill it on the courts.
Thus, Roger Federer’s impact has been tremendous on her life. With multiple career-advancing advice, he is also promoting her as he sees immense potential in the star. Also, it is the down-to-earth nature of Iga to take consultations from the best, even when achieving their sky-high.
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