I served a little worse at the beginning of the match, so if a few ones had come in, I think I could have broken the score earlier, said Iga Świątek after winning the match against Coco Gauff 6:4, 6:3 in an interview with Canal Plus. She also said what she would take from her rival.Iga Świątek is already in the final. When she finished her match in Rome, she did not yet know whether she would play for the trophy with Aryna Sabalenka or Danielle Collins. However, she claimed that she would not watch the second semi-final, which was to determine her rival.
– I think it’s too late. It’s better to eat some risotto or something, so I’ll probably choose something like this. However, my coach will definitely be watching and we will be ready, she said in an on-court interview after her match.The clash with Coco Gauff had many faces. At the beginning, Świątek was losing and it was difficult for her to break the American. — I based my game on intuition, and not necessarily on what I trained, she said on Canal Plus. Her opponent finally had to acknowledge the superiority of the Polish woman, who, however, spoke about her with great respect. She added that if she were to take something from Coco Gauff, it would be the ability to play the volley.However, there was no special preparation for the match, because it was another clash between Świątek and Gauff. — The coach always asks me what I would play. I’ve already said that there’s no point in repeating it, because Coco and I actually know our game by heart, but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s still developing. You have to be vigilant and sometimes we do this tactic to surprise someone. But sometimes I rely on the matches I’ve already won. So it’s not like it’s the same all the time, she said.
Iga Świątek does not think about history and statistics
On the court, she was asked what it was like to write history and whether it gave her additional motivation. Świątek’s answer would not have surprised anyone here. — I don’t think about it because it’s a bit too much for me. I just live from day to day and don’t think about statistics or history. I think it’s easier this way because you start the game with more freedom, she said.
However, she was happy with her consistent play, which allowed her to eliminate subsequent rivals and reach the final. — I try to be really focused on my work, but I also try to enjoy time away from the court to keep me energized. Touring is quite intense. So I’m happy that I’m playing so consistently because it means we’re doing everything right. So I’m really proud of myself and the team, she said.
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The semi-final is now a thing of the past, and Świątek will play in Rome for the final victory in the tournament. — I will try to play the best tennis possible in the final. And if I play calmly and move forward step by step, I think it will be better than thinking about winning, she said. “It’s a long road to victory and there’s still a lot to do,” she concluded