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The world No.1 Iga Swiatek proved to be competitive on clay courts, but she also made progress on hard courts. Her dream would be to complete the Career Grand Slam and, to achieve it, she would have to win the Australian Open (doable) and Wimbledon (complicated, but she can do it).
The Pole, winner of 4 Majors during her career, is preparing the new season, which is now upon us. The big goal at the beginning of the year for her is obviously the Australian Open 2024. Her four Slam victories include the 3 titles at the Roland Garros and the victory at the US Open.
The 22-year-old is aware of the enormous potential and pressure that will be placed on her in Melbourne. Having to play with all these expectations is the cross that players of a stand-alone sport have on their shoulders. Knowing how to manage the pressure of the media, the fans, the event, the opponents and oneself is equivalent to 50% of a tennis player’s skills.
Without this it is impossible to achieve what Iga achieved in his career. Swiatek is already a serious candidate for the final victory, in Melbourne. It’s true, I believe there are opponents better skilled than her, on hard courts, such as…
