Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek has credited American skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin for their support and advice over the years. Świątek, who is set to defend her title at the All England Club, says the two athletes have been a source of inspiration and guidance for her.
Learning from the Best
Świątek, 25, has been open about the challenges she has faced in her career, including the pressure to perform and the scrutiny that comes with being a high-profile athlete. However, she says that talking to Vonn and Shiffrin has helped her to develop a stronger mindset and to stay focused on her goals.
Świątek has met Vonn on several occasions and stays in regular contact with the 41-year-old, who is continuing to recover from a serious injury sustained during the Winter Olympics earlier this year. She has also been in touch with Shiffrin, who has been happy to lend some advice over the years via private messages.
A New Challenge
Świątek will start her title defense on Tuesday when she plays American Taylor Townsend in the first round. She says she is excited to be back at Wimbledon and is looking forward to the challenge of defending her title.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
