Swiatek talks about Chwalinska's feat at Roland Garros: "It changed her life"

Pedro de Pablos | 16 Jun 2026 | 07.30

Swiatek talks about Chwalinska's achievement at Roland Garros: "It changed her life." Source: Getty Images.

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Iga Swiatek faces the grass court swing with the pressure of being the defending Wimbledon champion, and with the pain of having fallen at Roland Garros 2026 earlier than expected. However, the figure of her compatriot Maja Chwalinska emerged in Paris as one of the great stories of recent years, something that the Polish tennis player wanted to praise in an interview with WP SportoweFakty.

"It was an incredible tournament for Maja, an experience that changed her life. The most important thing is the journey she has taken. It's a beautiful story because it shows how different it is to achieve success in sports and at what pace. I am very happy that Maja reached the final and defeated top-level players. She had the opportunity to experience all the emotions that come with being a Grand Slam player, something completely different from other tournaments," Swiatek stated.

In fact, she was the first to support her compatriot round after round, as it was great news for their country. "I watched all of Maja's matches except the final, because by then I had already returned to training. I know everything that Maja has been through, and I am glad that she has changed her life thanks to the effort she has put in. It is fantastic that she has received so much support. Tournaments like this change people's perception of a player. I hope it has a positive impact on her," she concluded.

Swiatek reveals the biggest lesson she learned at Roland Garros

On a personal level, Roland Garros was also a tough blow for Swiatek, as she fell to Marta Kostyuk earlier than expected. However, she also takes a learning from it. "I was not very happy, but I managed to calm down. After all, losing is an inevitable part of sports. With age, it is easier for me to accept it, and I am at a stage where I only look to the future," she stated.

She continues to have full confidence in her new adventure with Francis Roig as her coach. "Roland Garros taught me patience and to accept the process. It's about understanding that not everything we do will bring the quick results we expect. In the early years of my career, results came steadily and early. However, the harsh reality is that sports do not work that way. I was lucky to experience it. Now I try to learn to be patient and trust the process that began in April," she said.

Finally, she shared a reflection that shows Iga's maturity, something that was not evident a few months ago. "I know that changes will not bring immediate results, and I try to believe that I am on the right path to improve my tennis. Defeat should not define me. Of course, they are not pleasant things, and fans are probably deeply affected by my losses, but I understand the challenges I face; I must be humble before this sport. Tennis is not easy and tests players practically every week. For me, the only thing that matters is the big picture," she expressed.

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