Iga Swiatek might have had a rough season but she isn’t losing hope. Despite winning a Grand Slam and Italian Open, the Polish star lost her number one ranking to Aryna Sabalenka. Though she is disappointed with how the year rolled for her, Swiatek knows she has to make a strong comeback in 2025. And she shared her emotions in a heartfelt post. And she has received much-needed support from iconic legend Lindsey Vonn, who showers her love with beautiful blessings.

Swiatek reflected on her 2024 season with a heartwarming IG post, offering a glimpse into her journey full of successes and challenges. Swiatek faced many setbacks including a quarterfinal exit at the 2024 Flushing Meadows and a withdrawal from the Asian Swing due to personal reasons. However, Swiatek focused on gratitude and growth, sharing snippets from her tour this season alongside a touching message.

“Thanks for this season. First and foremost, I’m thanking myself and my team because it was another extraordinary year,” Swiatek began. “It was a season of not being a superhero and accepting it—facing new challenges, grinding, hard work, appreciating milestones, and unlocking new achievements.” Her post showcased a sense of pride in her sheer resilience, celebrating her ability to uplift and grow through ups and downs.

Iga Swiatek’s social media post drew admiration from her followers, including American alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn. “You are still a superhero because superheroes are not defined by their victories, but by their character. I am so proud of you,” Vonn commented, adding a red heart emoji. This admiration grows from Swiatek’s earlier praise of the Olympic medalist in April, where she shared how she looked up to the skier’s resilience and return after a five-year break. Vonn’s response was a touching affirmation of their shared love.

The Polish star also expressed her sadness about not leading Poland to victory in the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup but assured the fraternity she has set ambitious goals for the coming season. With determination and optimism, Swiatek seems ready to embrace what lies ahead, charged by the lessons of this eventful season.

Iga Swiatek looks forward to the coming season with new hope

Swiatek parted ways with her former coach Tomasz Wiktorowski and started working with Naomi Osaka’s ex-coach Wim Fissette in October. Since then, her confidence has been evident. Speaking to Eurosport, the Polish player shared her excitement for the upcoming season: “I’m going to start the new season with some new goals, and I’m already looking forward to it. Because we haven’t had time with Wim to practice a lot. So it’s going to be nice to try that.” Reflecting on her journey, she said: “Last year, I struggled with it, so this year I think I progressed a lot, but it’s hard not to reflect on everything. The season looked differently for me after Roland Garros. The first part was pretty perfect. The other one, you know, ups and downs.”

Despite the challenges, Iga Swiatek is determined to approach 2025 with renewed spirit. She is eager to improve her playstyle, capitalize on her partnership with her new coach, and secure more titles. While her 2024 season might have left room for thinking, the former WTA number-one star isn’t one to settle for her past glories. Do you think she will bounce back stronger next season?