IGA SWIATEK, the world No. 2 tennis player, addressed rumors suggesting she would miss the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, stating definitively she intends to play unless injured. The Polish player spoke out against speculation about her schedule and recent form.
Speaking in Rome ahead of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia tournament, Swiatek said she saw "million comments that were not true" regarding her potential absence from the grass season. She characterized such reports, particularly in Polish media, as designed to attract attention.
Swiatek acknowledged a period without tournament victories, her last title coming at Roland Garros in 2024. However, she pointed to consistent quarterfinal or semifinal appearances in every event this year as a positive outcome despite not reaching a final recently.
Her latest result was a semifinal loss to Coco Gauff at the Mutua Madrid Open. That defeat followed an emotionally taxing week for Swiatek due to a family loss.
Swiatek also discussed her coaching situation and mental approach speaking recently. She defended her coach, Wim Fissette, and psychologist, Daria Abramowicz, against suggestions they were responsible for her current phase. She described comments about a "mental crisis" as irritating.
She stated that her team provides constant support, especially her psychologist, who helped her through a difficult period following a one-month suspension after testing positive for trimetazidine.
Swiatek suggested the overall level of competition in women's tennis has risen, with players like Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka developing their games and achieving success. She believes her peers have adapted to her style of play.
While acknowledging her perfectionism can lead to frustration, Swiatek noted her team helps manage expectations and learn from matches where past strategies do not yield the same results.
As the defending champion in Rome and a former junior Wimbledon winner, Swiatek aims to improve her performance on grass.
"For sure I'm not going to skip Wimbledon," Swiatek said. "I really want to learn how to play on grass better. Every year is another opportunity. I will play Wimbledon, for sure, unless I get injured."
