Iga Świątek revealed the secret of her success. “Yes, I introduced it.”
Iga Świątek will play her first semi-final in the 2026 season on Thursday (i.e. May 14). The Pole advanced to the top four of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome.
What’s more, Iga Świątek advanced to the semi-finals in the capital of Italy with great success. Beating a player from the top ten of the WTA rankings in an hour is impressive. Jessica Pegula didn’t have much to say against the Pole, losing the quarterfinal very easily 1:6, 2:6.
WTA 1000 Rome: Iga Świątek revealed her secret. Now he will play against the Ukrainian
Świątek is looking better and better on the court. It is clear that the change in the coaching staff has had a positive effect. Franciso Roig, a figure associated with his time in Rafael Nadal’s team, has a positive influence on the Polish woman’s game.
Moreover, it seems that “Rafa” himself could also make a significant contribution to Świątek’s better behavior on clay courts. Although in the case of the Pole it is difficult to say that she has any deficits in playing on clay. After all, we are talking about a tennis player who, at the age of only 24, has already achieved, among others, four-time triumph on Grand Slam courts. Roland Garros. That is, on his favorite surface, clay, on which he also performs so well during the tournament in Rome.
Sport.pl journalist Dominik Senkowski asked the Pole after the win over Pegula about Nadal’s influence on her game. And the Spaniard’s suggestions as to whether she implemented what the great master indicated.
– Yes, I introduced it. Overall, everything “Rafa” said was consistent with what Francis tells me every day. I’m glad I have more automation. Now I feel different – admitted Świątek during a press conference in Rome.
The next test of the Polish-Spanish connection will be held on Thursday (May 14) evening. Świątek will play in the semi-finals of the event in Rome. The Pole will face Elina Svitolina. The Ukrainian turned around the fate of the quarterfinals in great style against one of the main favorites for the title – Kazakh Jelena Rybakina.
What will it be like in the clash between Świątek and Svitolina? We will find out from 20:30 Polish time. That’s when the semi-finals will begin in Rome. Broadcasts of WTA tournaments are provided by Canal+ Sport, and on the Internet you can use the Canal+ Online platform.
