"I don't have to prove anything" - Swiatek downplays talk of new streak

Iga Swiatek started her winning streak on the hard courts of North America winning the Sunshine double without any issues.

The Polish player lost the streak in the meantime but she is not looking to start another one in the next few weeks. She would love to do so because she's a competitor and wants to win but she is there to have fun and isn't concerned with any kind of streaks. She is proud of it but doesn't feel like having to prove anything:

“I know there are many players who did even more, but I’m pretty proud of what I did in the first part of the season. I hope this gives me some freedom to play freely because I don’t have to prove anything. On the other hand, it can also pressure me, so I’m just trying not to think about what happened but prepare for what’s coming.”

Read also

WTA Draw confirmed for National Bank Open Toronto including Swiatek, Fernandez, Serena Williams, Andreescu, Osaka and Raducanu

For Swiatek the most important thing is improving her game and not only winning matches. Wins are important and they get you to where you want to be in tennis but improving every day is even more important and a greater predictor of future success. For Swiatek, the goal is clearly on improving:

"I just hope I’m not going to be only focused on winning, winning, winning because I want to also improve some stuff in my game. We had time to practice a little bit more after Roland Garros and after Wimbledon. So I hope that I’ll implement those things.”

Read also

Zverev on hiding diabetes: "I was always afraid that my opponents would feel stronger against me"

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Unlock your ultimate tennis experience—subscribe today for exclusive access to top stories.

Subscribe