Swiatek: "We will do more for the tournaments when they do more for us"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 22 May 2026 | 16.22

Swiatek: "We will do more for the tournaments when they do more for us." Photo: Getty Images.

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Iga Swiatek fully joins the players vs. Grand Slams battleground. Even though she expressed her discomfort and annoyance with the prize money at Roland Garros in Rome, she ruled out going as far as boycotting. However, upon her arrival in Paris, where she only allowed 15 minutes for Media Day, her stance has shifted in two weeks and she will now support whatever the majority of the two circuits decide.

Despite having lifted the Roland Garros trophy four times, most questions were about a potential boycott and the 15-minute limit as a protest. Nevertheless, within that timeframe, there were also inquiries about her feelings in Rome and her new mindset after ending her absolute dominance on clay.

The heat will be a highlight throughout much of the tournament

"Honestly, I am very happy to be back here. The preparation has been like before any other tournament: training solidly and also having time for recovery. But clearly, today the conditions have changed, so from now on, I think the training sessions will be different than they were two days ago. It's important to rediscover the court feelings now with the heat."

Iga Swiatek confirmed her participation in the 15-minute Media Day protest at Roland Garros

"Yes, I will also have just 15 minutes. I am following the structure. So, sorry, do you want to spend time with this question or prefer to move on? Yes, I am partaking. First and foremost, I feel none of us have anything against the media, obviously, and we totally respect you all. We understand how crucial our relationship is."

No conocía las quejas del director del WTA Dubái, que pidió sanciones para ella y Sabalenka por bajarse a última hora del torneo

"I hadn't heard about it. I had heard complaints, but not about sanctions, probably because it's a little ridiculous. We have the right to withdraw whenever we want. Honestly, I don't see the issue. If we're not physically ready or feel it's not the right time to play a tournament, what are we, slaves? We can decide. Plus, we already receive zero points in the ranking. That's a punishment in itself."

Leaves the door open for a boycott and what the majority of players decide

"It's hard to know what will happen in the coming weeks. I think we will follow what we collectively decide. But there are many factors, and it also depends on how the tournaments respond, so I can't say right now whether we will do one thing or another. I don't think doing something counterproductive makes sense, but we do want to push a little more to get what we need and for the tournaments to be more open to the dialogue we believe is necessary."

Llega a Roland Garros con buenas sensaciones de Roma

"Well, last year my Rome tournament felt like a cold shower. I woke up cold, felt terrible on the court. So this year, after some good matches, there's a much more positive energy. It's good to arrive with several solid matches behind me. It's different, but I always say each tournament is a new story, regardless of whether you won in Rome or lost in the second round. There's always time to reset and start from a different perspective."

"I think I'm taking good feelings from this year's Rome, positive feedback after the matches. Also, I had the chance to compete under pressure, play short matches, regain competitive rhythm, something I didn't have last year. But still, this is a completely different tournament, with different conditions, especially now with the heat. You have to be humble and understand that you have to fight every match."

Confiesa que el Roland Garros más duro mentalmente fue el de 2023

"Honestly, I wouldn't divide situations between 'when I was dominating' and 'when I wasn't,' because even when I was dominating, there were days when I felt good, others very anxious, and others where I just went out to play without thinking too much. For instance, in 2023, I played the final in Madrid, withdrew from Rome although I had a good tournament, and then won here. But honestly, I never felt as anxious as in 2023."

"Every year is different. Last year, I felt I needed to work more on the tennis aspect than the mental, although I did feel a lot of pressure. Everyone was scrutinizing my clay results constantly. But in 2024, I don't know, I enjoyed every day. I didn't feel external pressure. Maybe I was just very focused on myself, totally in my own bubble, and just let everything flow. Each year brings different obstacles, whether you're dominating or not. The important thing is to adapt to them, more than thinking about the results or tennis itself," states Iga Swiatek, who continues to align herself with the protests: more prize money or the threat of a possible boycott will begin to feel real.

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