Iga Swiatek, opens up about the pressure of going from high school student to Grand Slam Champion overnight. She reveals why she thought winning Roland Garros was "impossible" and the mental strategies she uses to stay at the top and win 5 Grand Slams in her early twenties.
Timestamps:
00:01:55 – School vs. Tennis: Why education was the priority
00:04:40 – The "Imposter Syndrome" at her first tournament: "I don't belong here"
00:05:40 – Roland Garros 2020: "I thought it was impossible"
00:08:45 – The chaotic thoughts before winning match point
00:10:30 – Handling the pressure of her first big sponsor
00:11:40 – Why Iga has worked with a psychologist since age 14
00:13:00 – What drives her: Titles, Rankings, or Stats?
00:15:00 – The "Lie" she tells herself to win tournaments
00:18:15 – Advice to her younger self
In this episode of the Tennis Insider Club, Caroline Garcia sits down with World No. 1 Iga Świątek for a raw conversation about the mental side of tennis. From finishing high school while on tour to handling the explosion of fame after the French Open, Iga shares the reality behind the stats.
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