14 July,2025 08:15 AM IST | London | AFP
Iga Swiatek with the Wimbledon winner’s trophy on Saturday. Pic/WTA Instagram
Iga Swiatek pleaded with her critics - particularly the Polish media - to leave her alone, saying she knows what she is doing after crushing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title on Saturday.
The 24-year-old World No. 4 was asked at her post-match press conference whether winning Wimbledon so convincingly was a fitting riposte to those who have criticised her over her performances.
"For sure, the past months, how the Polish media treated me and my team, it wasn't really pleasant. I hope they will just leave me alone and let me do my job because I know what I am doing, and I have the best people around me. I have already proved a lot," said Swiatek, referring to criticism from the media of her home country which has questioned her playing style, technique and coaching team after a string of poor results - she failed to defend her title at the Madrid Open and Italian Open - following her success at Roland Garros last year.
The Pole, who had not previously gone beyond the quarter-finals at Wimbledon, said she was shocked to have won the grass-court Grand Slam and claimed it was more special than winning the French Open.
"For sure, it feels like the emotions are bigger here because at Roland Garros I know I can play well. Here, I wasn't sure of that," said Swiatek.
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