It's Time We Talk About Iga Świątek...

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[@Paarthurnax_]

Iga's off court personality is what makes me drawn into her. Shy, awkward, not afraid to speak her mind and she is a bookworm.

[@luke9478]

I'm a die hard hockey fan, but honestly she is quickly becoming my favorite athlete across all sports. Stoked to watch her run in France continue tomorrow!

[@bigczad9869]

How is being awkward a complement?

[@Paarthurnax_]

@@bigczad9869 she doesn't have to fake her personality to be likeable.

[@redeyexxx1841]

​@@bigczad9869 because many of us as awkward and we can relate to her.

[@Summon256]

@@redeyexxx1841 I still can't see how this is a plus...i cringe watching her speak exactly because of her awkwardness you people are talking about...only confident people are cool, not awkward ones...

[@whitecheddar4458]

Iga is what happens when you combine hard work, mental toughness and talent. She is the perfect blend of all them. She is 1 in a billion.

[@tomaszczapiewski3359]

well said.

[@podunkman2709]

She is not only a great athlete but, above all, a GREAT person with real values. We rarely have people like that in sports.

[@Vescilla]

It's also good to mention when it comes to her marketability, that she and her team choose sponsorships that they feel present similar values, she rejects some sponsorships.

[@Jean-jw4hw]

I dont think so, her deal with uniqlo was made only because someone declined the offer and re-signed with NB. If she was as u say she wouldnt have left Asics who's known to support player all the way.

[@podunkman2709]

She is not only a great athlete but, above all, a GREAT person with real values. We rarely have people like that in sports.

[@aidalf1912]

Never clicked anything faster in my life

Yep, it was boring to watch!!!. NO COMPETITION!!!!. The tennis asso. is making it too easy for Iga. It is a joke, even her coaching staff were celebrating before the 2nd set.

[@maciekszymanski8340]

First of all, Iga was raised to be an athlete. Her father took part in the Olympics, instilling in her not only the love of sport, but also the entire athletic mindset - respect for the opponent, the ability to lose with dignity, the willingness to make sacrifices and train hard. Iga is also an extraordinary inteligent person and has the ease of learning new things. Paradoxically, now is the time when experienced tennis players learn tactics from Iga.

[@washuneluvhada7616]

Same with most tennis players including Williams, Hingis etc 🤡

[@sahmed1595]

Lose with dignity? She had cold hand shakes after losing. Sore loser-quite opposite of Djokovic. Also, looks very rude in the court. Rarely smiles. Doesn’t appreciate opponents great shots. Argue unnecessarily with umpires on the points don’t go her way. Distracts opponents with the unnecessary ball tosses when behind and at the critical points. Try to play mind game.

[@maciekszymanski8340]

@@sahmed1595 You confusing her with Penko, bro... ;)

[@sahmed1595]

@@maciekszymanski8340No I am not. Penko is the worst and Swiatek is the 2nd worst behind her.

[@magdalenam07]

​@@sahmed1595Google "polish smile" 😂 also she is not there to admire other players she is there to beat them....

[@HiMy_Name_Is]

Happy to see video about Iga, fair points from your side. I’m looking forward to RG but also to the Olympics

[@Courtside_Tennis]

Same

[@KamilaMorzy]

Absolutely. IGA is IGA. Hope she keeps having fun on the courts. She's already proved she's an amazing and consistent athlete, yet still a human-being that is not perfect 100% of the time.

[@weronikaorenczak102]

Jest bardzo uzdolnioną sportsmenką, głównie w tenisie ziemnym 😉 ,ale jest bardzo naturalną młodą osobą,dobrze wychowaną i cieszę się bardzo, że nie robi sobie na ciele obrzydliwych szpecących tatuaży jak to robią niektórzy sportowcy ze swego ciała brudnopis 😝😝

[@iambetakaroten]

Hi, I know a really big Iga Świątek fanbase that would love to watch this video on her. However, most of those people don’t speak English (they are a bit older Polish generation), I would be happy to do Polish subtitles to this video though so that they could watch, I would have no problem with doing this free of charge, I have some experience with doing subtitles. If you wanted to organise that, pls get in touch with me!

[@ytu77]

Let's be clear....English is not the unknown mistery to anyone in the world...At least not anymore 😉😉😉Good luck tho🎉

[@perside2455]

@@ytu77 Older people don't learn so easily, and in Poland before 89 the second language in school was Russian ;) ;) ;)

[@ytu77]

@@perside2455 I do realize that 👍I myself was learning it back then😉💯 Around 60% of us knows English all to well at this point🤗 It's no longer 80's....

[@bricmsg]

​@@ytu77sure dude everyone's gonna take the time to learn another language to watch one (1) video

[@ytu77]

@@bricmsg 🤦 I tend to measure the society a bit over the average if you don't mind 😂 FYI I'm not the "DUDE", although it's fun to be received as one😂

[@Arkon111]

i really like Iga and i enjoy watching her matches a lot. i hope she wins lots of slams :)

[@nealwright3075]

Iga is one of the most likeable players I’ve ever seen. Her personality is so relatable, she doesn’t come off as some boss who’s running things but like an ordinary, sometimes awkward person who happens to work amazingly hard and be incredibly good at tennis. To me this is much more relatable for the average person than someone who is always “on”

[@kczar1962]

I think you covered it well. Only time will tell regarding her legacy. I'm a fan, so I think her career will continue to improve on all surfaces. Check back in a decade 😉

[@JohnSmith-co7lu]

Iga is my favorite player on both the ATP and WTA tours.

[@MarkTripple]

honestly, swiatek was doing really well and then started to fall off a little bit last year, but I'm glad to see her dominating again. Shes very quiet and I like someone who doesn't boast themselves too much

[@kasiaxxx8141]

She started to fall off a little bit because of pressure Sabalenka put on her. She even lost number one spot but she comeback quickly and she will stay there another year :D

[@creativeultreia]

Still winning wta player of the year title. Her results in 2023 were great when you look at them in overall.

[@sahmed1595]

She is quiet and doesn’t boast themselves- are you sure about that? Do you see her on court how she celebrates after winning key points and matches? I think you’re talking about Rybakina. Rybakina is the ice cool personality without much celebration- quite opposite of Iga.

[@Skrzacik]

​@sahmed1595 what a biased Iga hater you are. She has every right to celebrate and doesn't overdo it unlike some other players. Rybakina behaves like a robot and acts like nothing makes her happy.

[@lucylu-xd9ts]

Wow what a amazing video thank you for that really well done. 👏 Iga is truely amazing the real tennis queen she is much MUCH better then Rybakina Sabalenka that’s why she got so many records and over 100 weeks in number 1 and still just 22 younger then both of them. Let’s goooo Iga keep going we love you.

[@alfandosavant4639]

Her forehand, for a wta player i must say, is unorthodox. She has atp take back, with her racquet not passing her back. But she also doesn't whip it with a straighter arm, like atp players (or sakkari). This ensures she has her hip connected to her forehand shot.

[@edek816]

This was a very insightful, complete, and evenly handed summary of the Iga conundrum. Hope you'll be able to keep on doing such a fantastic job. Ta!

[@lvlup3173]

First time saw her in FO.. she was a fan of rafa.. i am a fan of rafa.. We instantly connected.. Then saw her game.. Her game is like novak + Rafa... She won without dropping a set.. Anyways knew she will do better in FO... But just like her idol.. She is an all court freak..

[@pankajgusain6312]

born for greatness

[@0nFoot]

If she stays hungry and healthy her final numbers could be very impressive, in an extremely competitive era

[@netgodzilla1]

Iga is great ... only few players can become her kyrptonite, Rybakina, Ostapenko, and actually Krejickova. Her game style is unique and she also keeps improving

[@ghakvonstruyk3608]

Keep doing what u doing Iga. You are leaving them in the dust. Don't change a thing!

[@emiliaenggoh6900]

Really enjoy watching Iga grown since 2023 season and AO 2024

[@kastore100]

Remember one thing Iga is never loosing. Its You who must win with her.

[@grawl69]

Excellent summary, very well balanced, thanks you.

[@mieczyslawherba2723]

Iga is unique!

[@jefftravis3808]

If you're gonna claim she 'keeps losing to Rybakina', then at least get the whole match history straight. For one, it's only been 6 matches; 4-2 Rybakina. It's not like Williams/Henin or Federer/Djokovic. Also, one of 4 Rybkina won was when Swiatek had to retire from a match that was 2-2 in the 3rd set. That could've gone either way. We also don't know how many more times they may have played if Rybakina wasn't pulling out of tournaments w/ injuries and weird illnesses.

[@anybodyhandle]

Weird injury or another blood transfusion - I think

[@timkaz8793]

@@anybodyhandle, Rybakina is not a cheater

[@CH-yp5by]

Also, Iga is not good on grass !

[@anybodyhandle]

@@CH-yp5by Is really hard to say today about Iga on grass and who is going to win Wimbledon. Saying Ryba, Saba or Osaka etc. Is long tournament and many hungry "sharks" wants to be famous :-))

[@ewelinawu7649]

@@CH-yp5by QF in 2022 is not that bad.

[@sylpatica]

Great analysis!

[@muratmert3360]

You are doing a fantastic job. Hope to watch you guys for many more years

[@Courtside_Tennis]

We look forward to doing this for years to come as well!

[@maximax3624]

Chwalić Igusie chwalić .... bardzo dobrze ❤❤❤

[@wildhog4251]

13:20 Well, did you enjoy Świątek vs Osaka yesterday? :D Osaka seemed unstoppable yet she's been stopped indeed.

[@andreasdohn2962]

Really appreciate you diving into the WTA! I’d really like to follow the women’s tour more, but I don’t find it as accessible as the ATP tour. Videos like this one helps that 🤘

[@SoberDiogenes]

It's time we talk about her? Her career has been going on for years and she has won 21 titles...but I value her also for not yelling ridiculously as if she's giving birth during the game.

[@anto-hn2gz]

GOAT in the making

[@emiliaenggoh6900]

I love tennis because of Justine Henin...and the reason why I like Iga Swiatek (and Ash Barty), she (they) remind me of Henin.

How miserable you must have been thru out those years of the GOAT> Serrreeeennnaaa.

[@CH-yp5by]

Henin beat Serena numerous times and was the female version of Federer with her slices and beautiful one handed backhand.

[@emiliaenggoh6900]

⁠@@CH-yp5byexactly!👏🏻 Always enjoy watching her able to outplayed Serena,Sharapova

[@jayraq4882]

Iga is great and humble! Great attitude and person. I mostly watch men's tennis, but like to watch her. She is so consistent and mentally strong, gets every ball. More points are lost than won in tennis, although she hits the ball hard also. Consistency is the key. She reminds me of Rafa, whose game I know she thinks very highly of. Let's see how many French Opens she can win, 4 at 23 years old, while improving on the other surfaces as well.

[@Truthasvictim]

I can't wait to see Iga play Rybakina or Ostapenko again because I think she's shown a quantum leap in just the last few months alone.

[@Rockyboy2106]

Elena beat her a month ago all quantum leap just got flushed down the drain 😂

[@katosan-tb2fh]

​@@Rockyboy2106 not really she won with Rybakina this year in Quatar final on hard court 🤷‍♀️

[@remek5758]

we need all to remember that current athletes have much more difficult way from mental side, Serena/Roger/Rafael never faced such preasure when they were so young - I mean becuase of social media, people didnt follow athletes so close, back then yes, there was preasure becuase of media, but they were disconected from fans, and there will always be someone who will talk trash about you, even if you have 4 GS titles at age of 22

[@vmh6188]

She's Unstoppable.

[@CH-yp5by]

no she is, grass will stop her she has not won anything on that surface and has not learned how to play it properly.

[@MaZ-tg7ch]

Good video mate. I do think that you should add more stats around her "not winning" on other surfaces. She is actually far more consistent and dominant on other surfaces than anyone in the last 20 years. The game is not just slams of which she has 5 now. She won ridiculous number of masters and had winning streaks the likes of Barty or Sabalenka could only dream of. She also does it at the time when the competition is so much stronger than say 5 or 10 years ago. Thank you for pointing this out.

[@mauro5886]

of course, she is very talented for tennis and physically amazing but what makes her the best is that she is very smart- tennis-smart, intelligent. I bet her IQ is hight!!!!

[@robertzyczliwy2988]

Great video! I really enjoy that one. I still remember Boris Becker and Steffi Graff as a kid. Never get dipply into WTA but since 2020 after wining FO I started to checking how my compatriot copes in tenis. And so become her fan. She have bloopers with different situations, but rising complains that she raises the cup in strange/akward way after wining the final seems odd for me. At the same time those people stay sillent about smashing rackets which is dissrespectfull in my opinion. Nevrtheless I'm getting look closer to the sport and WTA keeping thumbs-up that Iga reach GOAT status. Goodlack with yt channel.

[@bruhdude4266]

May I be as bold as to suggest a Bublik deep dive?

[@michaelsheedy]

Big hitters in a zone can give Iga problems, but that is rare.

[@francescleoduran3412]

she just won roland garros. she's been unstoppable and i hope it continues. it's true the matches sometimes get boring when she's up against weaker opponents, but i don't take that against her. it's not her fault she's too good for them, and i think that's what most of her critics should understand. and for those who does't like her personality, well that's a matter of preference. i think most of us introverts relate to her, and we love her off-court personality even more. i love her awkwardness and straightforwardness on occasions. but the thing that really drew me to her is her work ethic - the dedication, the focus and discipline, the metal toughness, intelligence (i'm not a very envious person, but i really envy that of her.haha). i think that's what really helped her separate herself from the rest of the competition. hard work really pays off. jazda Iga!

[@user-cj5ow7zp3f]

❤❤❤❤❤❤Iguśka !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wild-oliveprick9051]

Iga owns RG, just as Rafa ha done...

[@ozik1912]

exactly, iga is predictable but she is so good at what she does, most of times, she wins. however i believe iga should add more drop shot and volley in her game. anyway, you cannot have it all. she is very successful.

[@mineadam328]

We are SO proud of Iga! Polska górą! 🇵🇱

[@user-eh1vv2fd9c]

"It's time to talk about Iga" Me:What,she's playing bad??? Me after video:Okay that's a new pattern.

[@roksancheb7688]

That H2H with Rybakina is misleading. It's 2:4 but in IW 2023 Iga played with rib fracture and couldn't even serve. She had to skip Miami afterwards and in Rome it was a retirement.

[@Rockyboy2106]

Excuses as usual Igor fans 😂

[@ostatnifajek128]

@@Rockyboy2106 These are not excuses but facts.

[@petysiac]

​@@ostatnifajek128+ Doha final

[@borysmankowski3142]

Jazda Iga 💪

[@harrisonclauss8559]

I'd love to see a close dual rivalry between Iga and Rybakina. I think she's the one most capable (right now) of giving her a run for her money.

[@harrisonclauss8559]

Btw that is my prediction, that Rybakina makes it to the number two slot

[@sahmed1595]

Only healthy consistent Rybakina can match Iga. Also, Rybakina and Sabalenka being different half of the draw would make Iga’s chances less. Beating both Sabalenka and Rybakina would be difficult for her.

[@user-jg2ws6pb9i]

One of the greats

[@Courtside_Tennis]

hopefully!

[@saransingh3332]

she just getting better everyday iga is a demon for every player in wta because she not just beat you she destroy you in game never see player like her super girl in tennis

[@allainangcao28]

Iga Swiatek is Rafa's successor. Her baseline game is deadly, along with her mental toughness. Her comeback against Osaka at Roland Garros just a few days ago proved that. The way she can handle the pure power of Sabalenka is something very few can achieve. Her tenacity covering the baseline is Rafa-esqe. She literally never goes away and can find those margins to hit a shot down the line on the run. The best part? She is only 22. She has a lot more titles to win, and at her current pace, she might reach the 20+ Slam mark. Assuming she doesn't get injured of course.

[@CH-yp5by]

Strange comment, Rafa is left handed and has a buggy whip forehand with a semi western grip, Iga is right handed with a full western grip and Nadal managed to win tournaments on grass, something that Iga has not been able to do. Crazy to even think to compare them.

[@allainangcao28]

​@@CH-yp5byI agree their techniques are different, but playstyle wise, they are similar. Nadal never really got a hold of grass until he was in his mid-20s. At the pace she is on now, she will eventually be competitive on grass. Even Nadal, when he was young, faced a similar criticism. People thought he was only good on clay but could never beat the likes of Federer on grass. Once he started winning the likes of Wimbledon in 2008 and 2010 did people's opinions about Nadal being a clay merchant changed. Even then, grass is still Nadal's second worst surface with indoor hard court being his kryptonite.

[@ozik1912]

iga is alone on top. i believe if Ashley did not retire at early age and if Osaka did not stop for couple of years when she had won 4 grand slams at very young age, we would have seen an amazing rivalry

[@dannycooper7552]

I don't think Aryna meant she was the best on hard courts but more likely that hard courts are HER best surface. Iga fan here though.

[@slavemperor9581]

Wilander predicts if Iga avoids injuries she will stay on top to 2029. If so, she will beat Steffi's record.

[@jaxa4204]

Great video!!!

[@Courtside_Tennis]

Glad you liked it!

[@arsenalboy4ever]

Hopefully Iga will surpass Serena

[@vesnacupic-basha5238]

WHY SHE SHOULD BE STOPPED?.. She is excellent among others,we like to watch her,so,let her play❤❤💪💪Iga

[@turnerturnerturner]

Iga needs four more good seasons (or 2-3 amazing ones) to be a top 10 WTA ATG...and she just turned 23 today...time is on her side

[@wikopl]

Thank Got, Coco is going to move to 2nd rank so I hope there is going to be more Iga v. Elena Rybakina for a change.

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Two of those four majors she didn't make the final in she was 21 or just a few weeks into turning 22. And she lost two of those matches vs. major champions. You can go through history and see the very greatest players have lost to players ranked lower than Noskova was. Nadal lost multiple times at Wimbledon to guys ranked 100+ or were just nobodies. He lost to much lesser players at the AO, too. Prime Serena lost a U.S. Open SF to a doubles player in her mid-30's. Sampras' losses at the F.O.

[@deniseyabiku9267]

Iga is pure gold!

[@alesh2275]

Only Naomi Ōsaka’s 4 GSs matches Iga’s. Should Naomi succeed in upping her clay court game, then maybe she’ll smack Aryna, Coco and Rybakina out of contention for #2.

[@rssr9749]

❤ F O R I G A !!!

[@dagmara8678]

It's time you learn how to pronounce Świątek 🥲

[@michaelmazowiecki9195]

Shvontek

[@aureus1381]

@@michaelmazowiecki9195 Brzmi jak jakiś wyraz hebrajski

[@xFurashux]

I'm here after she got the triple.

[@emmanuelokosun7624]

Guess who just won a 4th Roland Garros crown.🎉

[@LeaHdnr]

These ATP strikes are so sad! Hope you can solve that, the weekly review videos are amazing and give a way better insight than just the newsletter

[@Courtside_Tennis]

I hope so too!

[@jackbrodnicki5833]

IGA is great ! ... No questions about that !!!

[@levleung2000]

Sabalenka is simply too loud!

[@deniseyabiku9267]

Great video! I agree with everything you said, except the bagel part... I never get tired of them 😅

[@dashingtoon]

Next video should be on another great Pole, Hubert Hurkacz, one of the best players on tour yet so few talk about him as a contender for a Slam title, the guy has 2 Masters 1000.

[@user-im6ob9fc1m]

1GA, N1 indiscutida.. 😀👍❤️❤️❤️😘

[@dannycooper7552]

Iga-Elena-Aryna : basically Rock-Paper-Scissors.

[@kvachu2397]

Iga scissors, Aryna rock solid, and Elena paper because she is the most fragile with her many injuries.

[@lama-chan]

I went to primary and middle school with her :)

[@GaryTornado-zy2mz]

She can be stopped at the hardcourt slams and she’s not exactly a grasshopper lol

[@jarosawbielski2301]

Purpose is like deep water in the human heart,

[@marianoitaliano5059]

It is no Sabine Lisicki. It is IGA - POLAND not Germany

[@kriskuliszkiewicz5807]

I really appreciated your video! It is honest and accurate, I think. Iga is an exceptional athlete and person. She has so many skills it almost feels unfair. I have played and watched tennis for many decades now and I haven’t seen a female player of this caliber. Watching old great stars seem like using slow motion. It is a rare diamond in my eyes and one can only imagine what a mega star she would be if she happened to be born in the US or UK.

[@user-or4ow6bb9n]

Oh Man, Im Polish and everytime you try to pronounce her last name you make me smile

[@flecht]

"Can she be stopped?" Should she be stopped?

[@bartoZZ10]

Great video! I'd probably question her ability to read the game, it's not the best yet. Apart from that Iga might be having the best season to date, and she's only 23

[@Adamejdem]

No!!!! Poland ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Dominic-zr7cx]

Great Video. I genuinely think she can pass Serena but a determined Rybakina is brewing for a great rivalry

[@juliusthomas86]

If you haven’t yet please do a video on HOLGER RUNE!! He can’t seem to win a thing now

[@Courtside_Tennis]

may need to do an updated video soon!

[@michaelsheedy]

The only thing I don't like about her game is the excessive ball tosses when serving. To the point of being annoying if you are returner or spectator.

[@ddd-xf7nh]

@7:49 to @7:52 your point was a bit confusing since you didn't add combined at the end of the statement for a split second I thought the latter 3 you listed all had 4 grandslams each.

[@user-ie9fv1dj3d]

Yes, I went back and listen again that section.

[@delmonto2079]

Please do a video about Ons Jabeur

[@sahmed1595]

Yes, only by Rybakina.

[@shattered2137]

👍👍

[@manoloxxl8776]

Nasza dziewczyna, brawo !

[@MMM0777]

She have won Roland Garros! By the way!😂

[@imalwaysright]

I miss Ash Barty though

[@invinciblebeast1915]

Could you do one on Ash Barty or is it too late?

[@Courtside_Tennis]

maybe in the future

[@dnisbet71]

2:17 iga has a weak 2nd serve but high win % because she dominates most 50-50 rallies - she seizes the initiative very quickly from 50-50. Power players know to stop the point from getting anywhere near 50-50, and can sometimes neutralise her.

[@emmanuelokosun7624]

What you just described is exactly what makes her second serve so solid. She is able to protect it and get the most out of it like no other player.

[@0nFoot]

She has a great kick on her second serve and rarely double faults

[@dnisbet71]

@@emmanuelokosun7624 the serve itself isnt great, but it has improved. On clay, you often notice the huge kick, which compensates for lack of power. I confess i dont remember when i last saw her double fault, ever. I watch her whenever i have time, and she is always rewarding to fans because she gives her all, in a match and in training, mentally and physically. But the second serve is surely the most attackable thing in her game.

[@aldenerowe5334]

Ask me again after her 24th grandslam title...then it will be a worthwhile conversation to be had. Too early.

[@Blueirishbloke]

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