Perks of the job: Iga Swiatek's psychologist gifted Roger Federer trainers for birthday through ON sponsorship
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Iga Swiatek
gifted her psychologist a pair of Roger Federer's On sneakers for her birthday.
The World
No. 2 recently completed a reassuring week on the WTA Tour. After losing the
No. 1 ranking to Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open and with the season drawing to
a close, Swiatek showcased her top form at the last WTA 1000 event of the year.
At the
China Open, the Polish star didn't disappoint and progressed to the final,
displaying a remarkable performance with wins over the 9th seed Caroline Garcia
and the third seed Coco Gauff.
In the
final, she convincingly defeated Liudmila Samsonova with a score of 6-2, 6-2,
securing her first WTA 1000 title in 2023. This marked the sixth WTA 1000 title
of her career and the 16th considering all her trophies.
Swiatek has
previously emphasized the significance of her team in achieving good results
and the importance of taking care of her mental health to stay focused on
tennis. As a token of her appreciation, she gifted her psychologist a pair of
Roger Federer's On sneakers for her birthday.
"Another year, another gift from @iga.swiatek," the 36-year-old psychologist Daria Abramowicz posted on her Instagram, showcasing the sneakers.
Swiatek's Next Step:
The Polish
tennis sensation is now gearing up for her last challenge of the year at the
2023 WTA Finals, set to take place in Cancun from October 29 to November 7. She
aims to achieve a better result than in 2022 when, despite entering as a strong
favorite, she fell in the semifinals to Aryna Sabalenka.
With her
title win in Shanghai, Swiatek has narrowed the gap with the Belarusian in the
battle for the world No. 1 ranking. There's a 630-point difference between them
in the WTA Race, and mathematically, Swiatek still has a chance to end the year
at the top. However, to achieve this, she will need to win the Finals and hope
that Sabalenka accumulates the fewest possible points.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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