Iga Swiatek shares her thoughts on winning her second title at Indian Wells, comparing it to her first victory there two years ago. She notes the unique experience of facing Maria Sakkari in the final, who she hadn’t played since their previous encounter. Swiatek discusses the mental shift since becoming the world number one, emphasizing the importance of mental training and focusing on the process rather than expectations.
She also talks about the challenges she faced during the tournament, including doubts on the hard court and the changes she made to her serve during the offseason. Swiatek expresses a more relaxed attitude at the top of the game, enjoying the experience and using it to put pressure on her opponents. She also mentions her goals for the rest of the season, including performing well on clay and at the Olympics, while staying focused on one tournament at a time.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, Iga played her last match on the 17th of March when she beat world no.9 Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-0 in the final in Indian Wells to win her 20th career title.
Currently, during this season Iga has achieved an overall 20-2 win-loss record. Iga has won 3 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha and Indian Wells.
