Swiatek: "Competing for 11 months and resting for 10 days is not enough"

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His tennis does not leave anyone indifferent, nor do his interventions in press conferences. Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round of the 2026 Australian Open after another convincing victory. During her media appearance, she made a profound reflection on what is most challenging in her life as one of the best tennis players in the world.

It is often assumed that people with an innate ability for something, such as playing tennis, must know how to manage everything that comes with being a global figure in a sport like this. More and more people emphasize how challenging it is to manage everything that surrounds a successful tennis career, and Iga Swiatek is one who does it with great determination. She reaffirmed this at the 2026 Australian Open press conference with a reflection that deserves attention.

"Physically, I feel good, not because it's the beginning of the season. From my point of view, there is no beginning or end in a tennis season. When you compete for 11 months, having 10 days without touching the racket is not enough time to recover physically or mentally. In the first days of vacation, you keep thinking about everything you have done that season, and in the last days, you are already thinking about the new campaign. There is no time for anything," said the Polish player.

Iga Swiatek reveals the most challenging aspect of being one of the best tennis players in the world

All of this must also be combined with the implications of being one of the best tennis players in the world. Naturally, there are great privileges such as fighting for glory in every tournament and the tremendous economic gains that are generated. However, Iga Swiatek also states that there are trade-offs that are impossible to give up. "When you are in a position like mine, you become more than just a tennis player. You become a sort of celebrity, and there are many commitments beyond training and competition," she explained.

"Finding a balance is challenging. When I return to my home in Warsaw to rest, I realize I have many things to do and places to go. It's inherent to success in sports. It’s not easy, but it's inevitable," stated the Polish player, determined to keep improving in this aspect. "I wouldn't say I've made good decisions when it comes to disconnecting from tennis. My goal for 2026 is to do it better to have more energy at the end of the year. I have a lot to learn," affirmed Iga Swiatek, eager to pursue the Grand Slam title at this 2026 Australian Open.

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