Tennis Insider Club with Caro Garcia Iga Swiatek: Why 'Going All-In' Is A Mistake
Jan 19, 2026
Iga Świątek, a multiple Grand Slam champion from Poland known for her strategic gameplay, shares her journey from high school to tennis stardom. She reveals the pressures of sudden fame and the 'imposter syndrome' she faced early in her career. Iga recounts her unexpected triumph at Roland Garros 2020, stressing the role of fewer fans in helping her focus. She opens up about her long-term work with a psychologist and how managing expectations has shaped her mindset. Iga encourages embracing personal growth and emphasizes team support.
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Kept School As A Real Backup
- Iga Świątek finished high school in a regular school while missing classes and catching up herself.
- Her family prioritized schooling and kept tennis as a plan B so she always had an alternative if tennis failed.
Ignored Early Doubts, Rapid Rise
- Iga felt like she didn’t belong at her first WTA event and told her coach she wanted to go back to ITFs.
- She then qualified for the Australian Open and quickly progressed through tour levels within months.
Paris Win Came Out Of Nowhere
- Roland Garros 2020 felt impossible to Iga and she went there thinking it might be her last tournament of the season.
- Despite a poor season, she won match by match and claimed her first Grand Slam title in a surprisingly fast breakthrough.