Iga Swiatek, a breath of fresh air for women’s tennis that broke out in full pandemic and accepted the challenge of being the best

It would have been a very special year, like that of 2020, and in a Roland Garros that had to be postponed due to the pandemic, the tournament in which Iga Swiatek would have broken into the great international tennis scene. That tournament plagued by protocols and advanced security measures in a cold and rainy Paris, in totally different conditions. And for many it has become even difficult to know the face of that champion.

But it was Iga Swiatek, the Polish woman whose face was barely visible between the characteristic cap she wears and the masks that were mandatory at all times; she there she became famous at Roland Garros and surprised the tennis world by winning that title; It was the year in which Argentine attention was focused more on Nadia Podoroska, who arrived in the semifinals against another inexperienced player in this type of situation, but who began to surprise for the naturalness with which she approached that game and the final won with enormous strength.

After such an unexpected goal for any tennis player, the challenge of reinventing yourself and getting involved that new responsibility that comes with being a Grand Slam champion it was something that he lived very calmly, with great intelligence, with great maturity and that from there he worked in the construction of the solidification of his personality.

His game maintains the same characteristics but perhaps with a level of perfection and excellence much more powerful which allows him to have that important series of games won throughout the season. There are 35 games without losing; the last time the youngster lost a match was on February 16 in the round of 16 in Dubai against Latvian Jelena Ostapenko.

Swiatek is emotionally consolidated in that structure that has allowed her to grow, but above all it has allowed her to have the opportunity to take on and face, on the one hand, the challenge and, on the other, the great honor of being one of the best players. of the world. moment.

The withdrawal of Ashley Barty surprise after his title in Australia left a throne. A kingdom that, in a sense, the WTA could generate some concern that the world number 1 in full force and at a very young age has decided to leave. It was a success. But Iga Swiatek immediately took that leadership, she took it with great ease and her tennis is practically invincible. Therefore, her supremacy. And when you analyze her game, you really find a huge number of virtues. For his personality, his decision and his conviction on the pitch and because he imposes his rhythm and speed at all times and uses that enormous mobility he has to counterattack, to counter and, above all, to show that game that in many cases does not breathe.

Tennis, with Iga Swiatek, finds freshness. Find a player to help raise the bar and, for many, it can be a situation where uncertainty is lost as to who can be crowned in one of the great tournaments the circuit has. But, on the other hand, she not only amazes the fans, but her pace and gait also mean that everyone who comes behind must pick up the pace if at any moment they have the audacity to try to catch her or try to stop her. .