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‘Thought This was Bulls**t’ – After Clawing Her Way to Victory in Cincinnati, Iga Swiatek Recalls Her Scathing Verdict on Coach’s ‘Outfits’ Advice

Published 08/18/2023, 3:41 PM EDT

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Iga Swiatek has recently been in the form of her life. The Polish player, who is currently playing in the Cincinnati Masters, has made her way to the quarter-finals of the tournament by defeating Qinwen Zheng in a 3-set match. However, after the victory, Iga came out with her secret of winning more matches.

Also, she did not shy away from giving her coach the credit for her momentous run in the recent few weeks. She mentioned that her good form is possible only because of one piece of advice that she received from her coach. At first, what she thought was quite absurd later turned out to be her mantra for success.

Iga Swiatek thanks coach for his b*****it advice

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In a delightful twist of tennis wisdom, Iga Swiatek’s recent triumph against Qinwen Zheng was accompanied by a slight change that caught the attention of fans and commentators alike. Following her victory, the question came from the interviewer: what was the secret behind her improved performance? Swiatek’s response, delivered with her characteristic candor, unveiled an important piece of advice from her coach that initially raised her eyebrows.

Swiatek recalled, “My coach told me months ago it’s a good idea to change outfits after losing a set… I thought this was bullsh*t.” Her words, spoken cheekily, conveyed the skepticism she initially held towards the unorthodox suggestion. However, the subsequent positive outcomes spoke for themselves. Swiatek’s newfound tradition of changing her attire after dropping a set appears to have worked its magic, transforming her fortunes on the court.

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This revelation showcases Swiatek’s receptiveness to unconventional strategies and her willingness to experiment in her pursuit of excellence. Beyond the playful narrative, it underlines the importance of mindset shifts and adapting to challenges in the dynamic world of professional tennis.

Also, with the win, she has now come into the last 8 of the tournament. However, there’s just one thing that she is not satisfied with at the tournament, and that is the poor scheduling of the matches.

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Iga shares her dissatisfaction with poor match scheduling by WTA

Currently playing in the Cincinnati Masters, Iga has gone ahead to complain about the poor scheduling of the matches. This impact has led players to improper sleep and poor recovery sessions, which has eventually impacted their overall play. Due to the unavailability of proper courts, the organizers haven’t been able to manage the timings right.

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Thus, Iga’s comments on the poor scheduling sheds light on the poor management of the team. However, amidst this, she has continued to shine brightly and win her matches. With just a few matches remaining, she would be willing to make every match count and crown herself as the new champion of the Cincinnati Masters.

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Akshat Gaur

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Akshat Gaur is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2021 and has been writing since then. With over two years of experience in the world of sports journalism, specifically tennis journalism, Akshat is someone who is immensely passionate about covering the ATP and the WTA Tour.
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Tony Thomas