Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek has credited American skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin for their support and advice. 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 has been able to use Vonn and Shiffrin as a sounding board, learning tips that have helped with her approach to tennis and wider life. The Polish tennis star 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.
Świątek has also been in touch with Shiffrin, who has been happy to lend some advice over the years via private messages. The two athletes have never met face-to-face, but Świątek values their conversations and the perspective they bring.
A New Challenge
Świątek will start her title defense on Tuesday when she plays American Taylor Townsend in the first round. The Polish tennis star is excited to be back at Wimbledon and is looking forward to the challenge ahead.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
