21-Year-Old WTA World No.1 Takes Firm Stance to Denounce Her Country’s Tennis’ Federation President After Recent Allegations

Iga Świątek, the Polish tennis professional, with the help of her game, stayed on top of the charts this season. She proved herself worthy of the crown that came to her after Ash Barty’s sudden retirement. Though with recognition and fame, she has taken the responsibility of addressing a controversial issue regarding her country’s tennis federation president. 

Therefore, after marking the end of her successful year, Swiatek decided to convey her thoughts. She voiced her concern fearlessly and in a manner that might bring light to important matters.

Iga Świątek voices her thoughts 

The World no.1, who executed a monstrous 37-match-long win streak, opened up with the intent of spreading awareness about evils in the sports community. In the context of the recent case of assault allegations from a Polish MP on the Polish tennis president, she said,“I feel as the current leader of women’s tennis I can’t be silent about particular matters.”

Świątek addressed the importance of mental health and stated. “I have at the moment of to support people who suffer or encourage you to do something about our mental health.” 

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Thereafter, the pole transitioned to the topic of increasing abuse in the sports world. “I am against violence in sports in every discipline and in everyday life. I feel I can do is to encourage you to look for help when something bad happens in sports community and every situation of life. This can be my role and this is how I can use my influence. Being a voice.”

Speaking of abuse of different sorts, the accusations of slacking that people make when players demand mental health breaks or speak in support of the same, in a way qualifies as mental abuse. Further, the latest case of a father thrashing his daughter for not performing as per his expectations during practice is an obvious demonstration of how badly tennis aspirants are treated these days.

How well did Iga Świątek performed this season?

The 21-year-old took the courts by storm. She started her reign on the hard courts of the Qatar Open. She then secured the summer doubles and the opening event of the clay season. Thereafter, she took a small break and again secured victory in the Italian Open and French Open.

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However, following that in Wimbledon, she faced an initial round defeat. game experienced a slight dip, and she incurred multiple early dismissals. Though by the time the US Open commenced, she reclaimed her monstrous form and marked the title to her name. Then she clinched her eighth trophy of this year at the San Diego Open.