‘More Going on Than Points’– Iga Swiatek Refutes Naomi Osaka’s View on Not Wanting to Play Wimbledon

World no. 1 Iga Swiatek has not just made a name for herself in the world of tennis by just climbing the ranks. She has stayed loyal to the sport and believes in being a part of it despite not having any considerable benefits. The Polish player expressed variant views from her fellow player, Naomi Osaka, on the topic of playing in the Wimbledon Open.

Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka on two ends

Iga Swiatek is of a different view from Naomi Osaka on playing the Wimbledon Open. Naomi believes that ranking helps her in staying motivated and playing on tour. However, after knowing Osaka’s take on the same matter, Iga said, “I’m okay with playing with and without points. Poland is supporting Ukraine, we are close. There is more going on than points, so I look it more in that way.”

Iga opens up about sanctions on Wimbledon

The Polish player has stayed dedicated to her passion for the sport and has shown her intentions to play at the Wimbledon as well. She expressed her view on stripping Wimbledon of ranking points. Furthermore, she said, “Every solution is going to be wrong for some people, and there is not a right solution in that situation.” The world no. 1 elaborated on it and stated, “All the Russian and Belarusian players are not responsible in what’s going on in their country, but on the other hand, as I said, the sport has been used in politics and we are kind of public personas and we have some impact on people.”

What is the right way to go about it?

Iga Swiatek did not shy away from expressing that they should decide in such a way that actually put a stop Russia-Ukraine conflict. She said, “It would be nice if the people who are making decisions were making decisions that are going to stop Russia’s aggression. But it’s a tricky one. I don’t know if I can say anymore (smiling).”

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Wimbledon Open has suffered the brunt of applying the ban on Russian and Belarusian players. WTA and ATP have made their decision to strip the major from ranking points. This will affect the ranking of the players because they would not be able to increase their ranking.

Iga Swiatek in French Open 2022

Iga Swiatek has been on a 29-match winning streak and has performed astoundingly well in 2022. She defeated the Ukrainian player, Lesia Tsurenko, in the first round of the French Open. Moreover, the Polish player will have a face-off against Alison Riske in the second round.

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Seeing her winning streak and persistence, do you think Iga Swiatek will the Roland Garros 2022?