Swiatek: "I'm proud because nobody expected this"

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Total madness by Iga Swiatek in winning her first Wimbledon title of her career. The Polish player had a spectacular tournament and reached the final after dominating Polina Kudermetova, Caty McNally, Danielle Collins, Clara Tauson, Liudmila Samsonova, and Belinda Bencic. To top it off, she crushed a disconnected Amanda Anisimova in the final (6-0 6-0). She did not drop a single set throughout the tournament, showcasing her extraordinary level of tennis on grass courts and claiming her sixth Grand Slam at the age of 24.

When we hear the name Iga Swiatek, we always associate her with Roland Garros, as this player has a special bond with clay courts and aspires to be a 'Nadal' figure in the Parisian arena. Nonetheless, she already clinched the US Open crown in 2022. In a year with challenging results across all surfaces, she entered the grass season determined to push her limits. Not only did she achieve that, but she reached the pinnacle with the Wimbledon 2025 title. The emotional Polish player attended a press conference after her victory.

- An incredible trophy for her and a jab at the Polish media

"Seeing myself as a champion is surreal to me, I've enjoyed every minute. I'm proud of myself because no one expected this. It has been a season full of ups and downs and a lot of external pressure. Today's win continues to surprise me about the beauty of tennis. I'm happy with the process, gaining valuable experience along the way. The past months have been tough due to how the media portrayed me. Especially the Polish media have not been kind. I hope they let me work peacefully now because I have the best people supporting me. I know people want more, but it's my journey, my career, and my life."

- Wimbledon, her toughest Grand Slam?

"It's a tough question. I don't know, the fact that it's on grass makes it unique and quite unexpected for me. The emotions are more intense than when I won Roland Garros because there I know I can compete for the title every year. Here, it's different, and I had to prove to myself that I could win. Nevertheless, I can't pick between Grand Slams because I work equally hard for all of them."

- Results reminiscent of her best moments

"I'm surprised by the consistency I've shown throughout the tournament. I knew I could achieve this earlier, but I think I've never served as well during these grass weeks. Bad Hamburg was a tournament that helped me improve because I had many more ups and downs before. I tried entering the court with the positivity I felt every day and aimed to stay focused. I felt good, and I believe my level has consistently shown good form."

- A different mentality in finals

"Tennis is a mental sport, but you need everything to win tournaments. You need good tennis, be in good physical condition, not be tired, have good matches leading up to it to avoid long stints on the court, and maintain maximum concentration. Finals are different in terms of the level displayed, which is why sometimes they are a bit ugly because of the stress involved. The key is prioritizing the experience one has. Today, I just wanted to enjoy my time on Centre Court and relish these moments of good grass court play because you never know if they will return (laughs). I was nervous today, but I just tried to do my job, nothing more."

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