Swiatek: “I don’t look at records”

with his third Roland Garros title achieved, his fourth Grand Slam, the Polish Iga Swiatek He assured that he is not projecting himself into the future and, while many predict a brilliant track record for him, he pointed out that he is not looking at records.

“I’m not looking at the future, I’m happy with what I’m doing. I just think about getting better every day, but I don’t set achievable goals“said the 22-year-old player after defeating Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the final.

The Warsaw tennis player praised the level of his rival, who forced him to “give his maximum”, but he was satisfied “with the solidity in the last stretch” that allowed him to avoid the Czech’s comeback.

“I saw him come back and for a second I thought he was going to pass me, so I concentrated on every point. I think I let him get close and I might regret it.. Fortunately, everything went well,” he said.

The Pole pointed out that this victory was the “hardest” of the three he experienced in Paris.

“Last year I had to confirm that the first was not a chance. But now it comes at a more difficult time, because of the injuries, the pressure of defending the title… I have to control all of that and it’s very difficult.”indicated.

Established at number 1 in the world, Swiatek made sure that she did not want to know if a female “big 3” was formed with her, the Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka and the Kazakh Elena Rybakina. “That’s a matter for journalists. I just focus on my work and don’t look at others“, said.

The Pole repeated his message of support for the Ukrainian people and that “The tennis world needs to unite and do everything possible to stop the Russian aggression.”