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"I dreamed about feeling a bit more natural in social situations": Iga Swiatek admits being a pro tennis player was never a dream
WTASaturday, 23 December 2023 at 08:00
World number one Iga Swiatek has revealed that she never
dreamt about becoming a professional tennis player.
The Polish tennis star is one of the most accomplished
players currently playing in the women’s singles category. Swiatek was recently quoted
in a report where she revealed how she never thought about becoming a
professional tennis player.
“You might imagine that I stayed up all night as a kid
dreaming about being a big tennis player, but no,” she said. “To tell you the
truth, at night, I dreamed about feeling a bit more natural in social
situations.
“There was a time in my life when I was so introverted that
speaking to people was a real challenge. Until I was 17 or 18, it was hard
sometimes to look people in the eyes. I hated how hard it was for me.
“It felt really bad not being able to make connections. But
with some people, my mind was just blank, & I didn't know what to say.
Small talk wasn't natural to me. My story isn't like a lot of other athletes,
& that’s okay.”
Swiatek is already a four-time Grand Slam winner. In 2023,
she lifted the French Open title for the third consecutive time after beating
Czech Republic’s Karolína Muchova with a score of 6–2, 5–7, 6–4.
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