Swiatek: "I don't need big goals to motivate myself"

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One step forward, one step back. That's how the adventure has started for Iga Swiatek in these WTA Finals 2025. The Polish tennis player began with a great victory over Madison Keys, but later faced a tough comeback from Elena Rybakina who gave her a taste of her own medicine.

With this outlook in the WTA Finals 2025, one win and one loss, Iga Swiatek spoke very honestly about her season and some rather challenging moments she has had to go through in recent months, especially with that doping case that brought uncertainty into her life.

"I love the feeling of knowing where the ball is going and having control on the court. That's why I always give my best effort because I know this is the way to go," confessed Iga Swiatek in an interview with The National News. "The likelihood of feeling that control will be much higher if I push myself, follow my coaches' instructions, and keep developing as a player. The results will come afterwards."

Iga Swiatek's motivation

"This always motivates me. I don't need big things to motivate me, like a huge goal, because many unexpected things have happened in my career that weren't really my objectives. For me, the simple fact of feeling day by day that I'm doing good work and that the energy I put into it might pay off, maybe not, but usually does, is motivation enough."

"This year I faced some fairly new challenges and needed to adapt a bit. Also, I think it was the first year I didn't feel so young. It was a different feeling. Ultimately, winning Wimbledon made this season already super special and incredible. I would undoubtedly place it above anything else."

Iga Swiatek talks about her doping case

"Honestly, it wasn't that bad. I was waiting for the ITIA's decision, and they allowed me to play this tournament (last year) because the provisional suspension was lifted, but I still didn't know how all of this would be resolved in the future. The first weeks after receiving the news were the toughest, and when I arrived here, I just played without any expectations.

I didn't play my best tennis. I also felt that mentally it was hard for me to focus, but I must say that the most difficult part was speaking with the press, really, and not being able to say anything, knowing that everyone was upset because I missed the China tour. I wanted to prove I am okay. I just had some things I can't talk about, but they are many different things, I can't describe them quickly."

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