Iga Swiatek has been supporting Ukraine ever since the country was invaded by Russia and for her, it's very important that she does so publicly.
Swiatek grew up in Poland, a country that has a border both with Russia and Ukraine and the situation in the latter country is very close to her heart. Since the war broke out, Swiatek has been wearing a pin on her hat with the flag of Ukraine and she even stagged a charity event for the country that raised a lot of money for people affected by the war.
Explaining what it means to her, Swiatek said:
"It's very important for me to support Ukrainians because the war is basically right next to my country. I'm 21, I always lived in a place where I didn’t know that war is actually possible so close to me. So I was really emotional at the beginning and then I decided I want to use my position a little bit to have an influence."
Speaking further on the topic:
"I'm Pole, so basically were really helping back in our country so. Even though I spend much more time on tour than at home, I know that we have to stay united and I also wanted to remind people that the war is still out there."
💙💛 We played for Ukraine, again! After our charity event in Poland where we raised more than 500 000 Euro, another exibition took place, this time in New York City. It was a pleasure to share a court with you, @RafaelNadal, @CocoGauff & Mr McEnroe! Tennis plays for Ukraine.
