Swiatek: "I won't have any season without pressure from expectations"

She wasn't coming in her best moment at all, but in tennis everything can change in a few days. Iga Swiatek is proving in this Wimbledon 2025 that, no matter how many hits she takes, she's capable of standing back up. The current world number 4 swept Belinda Bencic in the semifinals to earn a spot in the big final of the British Grand Slam.

Precisely, this surface has been the worst for Iga in recent seasons, although it's true that she came to this event with not too many expectations due to her recent ups and downs both on and off the court. One step away from the title, Swiatek shared her thoughts in the press conference.

Would you have signed for this result at the beginning of the season?

"I'm not going to say I wouldn't believe it because in a way I do, and I know that in tennis many things can happen, but I don't know. I guess I would think that I would have to do a lot to be in this position and learn a lot beforehand. I don't know, everything is too hypothetical," said the Polish tennis player.

Her recent results and the pressure

"I'm never going to have a season where the pressure isn't imposed on me by external expectations. Each year is more or less the same, but I feel that sometimes I can handle it better or ignore it, other times worse. Honestly, I think it's easier if you haven't won Roland Garros and also if you've had more time to train. If I win Roland Garros and then come here and everyone asks me... They set very high expectations for me. It's not logical for me."

A new stage for Iga

"Every Grand Slam final has been totally different. It's difficult to compare the different adventures. For now, I've been enjoying this new feeling of being a little more comfortable on grass. I'm thinking a little more about it, enjoying it, but obviously there have been slams where I've also enjoyed my game."

About Amanda Anisimova, her next opponent

"I haven't followed her previous matches. I watched today's match because she played after me, but I didn't see it. I'm sure she's playing very well, she also had a great tournament before Wimbledon. She knows how to play on grass. With her style of play, the surface suits her, so it's going to be a challenge. Anyone with mental toughness who returns to a higher level deserves a lot of respect. I'm sure Amanda is one of those players who keeps going in difficult situations. I've always wished her the best, we've known each other since junior days."

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