Tennis - Roland-Garros 2024 - Iga Swiatek : “I'm not trying to alienate the French public”

[@maggg.a]

Incredible mental strength, congratulations Iga 👏

[@elmercura463]

Mental motivation is incredible

[@romaneoes5335]

She is unbeatable on clay. Mental iron lady

[@ingot95]

It's very good that Iga made a clear statement about some fan behaviour; not just at the French Open, also at Monte Carlo and Rome, especially the night time matches draw very loud young guys who might mistake a tennis court for a soccer field.

[@AleksandraLexi]

Exactly, zero respect and proper behavior!

[@janantoni4967]

​​@@AleksandraLexi to nie znaczy że Wiktorowski może mówić do kibica zamknij ryj 😂

[@usermatisse]

But this is silly to bring up, nothing will change, I'm sure. So she just managed to try to convince people who don't g.a.f. about her complaining. I'm sure they will continue to booing and talk and scream during the points. If she doesn't like she can withdraw to make a point... Oh wait, she will never do it right? So, nothing will change, as I said

[@ganders6765]

•I understand your point @janantoni4967 but it s better to bring that up rather than ignore it. That really impacts many players. We only are at the beginning of the competition but we received so many complaints, it shows how bad some people are in the public. Previous players also explained that they did not have as many bad behavior in their time so something changed, they(the tennis federation) need to fix that

[@misza1998]

@@usermatisse those people should be asked to leave, to be quiet during the point is an OBVIOUS rule when watching tennis, get some manners or get out.

[@Nana0408_]

I was watching the match at Philippe Chatrier today and Iga is absolutely right with her statement, There were group of the kids behind me keep yelling and even on the other side and from toward the above stadium there were another "group of the kids" keep disturbed the match....... I means every respectful crowd and security tried to let them quiet but unfortunately they were not taught well by their parents how to respect the player and the game. it's was extremely annoying but I'm glad that Iga got over this tough match and situation also so happy to see Osaka played her best on clay surface against champ Iga.

[@piotrsupski5182]

This is how you recognize real champions, win the match when the game is not going well...

[@olusolaisrael6776]

GOAT. Congrats on your mental strength. Go 1ga!

[@dlcrme]

Goat?

[@kevinlakeman5043]

Don't start w/ that 'GOAT' nonsense. Settle down, Beavis.

[@ConnorScott-v5x]

I think she will be a GOAT one day. She isn't yet though. Not by a long shot.

[@japhethrok3514]

I respect you Iga. After winning she was not showing any emotions coz she knew she pulled the win from Osaka. N she felt how Osaka would feel. So she just turned to her team put the racket up and run to the net hugging Naomi. In other words to comfort her.

[@kasiaxx-k9x]

She did it because they like each other

[@mrmax7348]

she knew she playing just bad...especially 2nd set, so cant be full happy after such win I think

[@axelltullup2638]

yes, Iga was very calm after the last point, no signs of pleasing, an unusual situation

[@ramb6328]

Iga is a well brought up kid. Parents taught her the values in life. And iga follows every bit of it.not pretentious..simple and humble despite huge success in the sport in terms of ranking and money.

[@Mysicalgreenunicorn03]

What a match, Osaka has so much to take away from this and be proud of.

[@ChrisHops22]

Some of Osaka's winning points were just unbelievable. Beng Polish, I am extremely happy that Iga won, but I also have lots of respect for Naomi and her tennis today.

[@ewabieda2920]

I like about Iga her genuine honesty and respect while talking with the jurnalists

[@Godisincontrol8889]

Rafa mentality. Rafa and Iga Humble. Alcaraz is also a humble young man.

[@ElliaPerez]

Iga mentality in this match was really impressive. So much admiration ❤❤❤❤

[@k.alvarado6237]

Iga’s mental won this match! She stayed so solid because Osaka was firing shots.

[@ChikaOnyirimba-lj7vo]

Not really!!!?? She was thoroughly outplayed for much of the match and simply had no answer for Osaka's ball striking and overall experience in big matches even for someone with the outstanding defense and clay court I.Q Iga Swiatek clearly possesses 🙂 If Osaka had 9 or 10 aces instead of just the 8 it be very different story for Iga today 😎✌️

[@cepstrumkurtoza1047]

@@ChikaOnyirimba-lj7vo If, If, If ...

[@ChikaOnyirimba-lj7vo]

@@cepstrumkurtoza1047 yeah it be terrible if the 2 meet again in the final in Olympics only for Osaka to convert matchpoint this time🏅🎆😎 oh well

[@septembronix]

@@ChikaOnyirimba-lj7vo Then why Osaka just didn't win that match? Why didn't she won that in 2 sets acctually?

[@cepstrumkurtoza1047]

@@ChikaOnyirimba-lj7vo Iga won all deciding parts of the match: the the break in the 1st set and last 5 games in the 3rd set. That was the key to the success.

[@dsaczuk]

Iga, You've got the heart of a tiger. Congrats!

[@krzysztofcybulski608]

Great for Iga! She knows that "discipline is freedom"!

[@MrMjolnir69]

Reverse that. Here to help.

[@MrStefangyro]

The power Osaka has is amazing. She really can smash that ball into submission. But happy lga won, was a Great Match with some spectacular rallies where IGA showed how solid she is under pressure.

[@Susan-pq5rx]

Iga is unfailingly gracious in victory or defeat. In her match against Naomi Osaka, Iga demonstrated Herculean courage, skill, and resilience. As the dominant World Number 1 and overwhelming favorite to win the French Open, she has enormous and continual pressure on her shoulders. Her consistency and grace under duress are rare and admirable.

[@Chloe-bs2rw]

Yup, well said💯 Couldn't agree more.

[@Susan-pq5rx]

Thank you, Chloe!

[@ASkyy166]

I’m polish and a Swiatek fan but you gotta CALM DOWN. Iga didn’t play that well at all lol she got lucky Naomi made some mistakes etc etc. Herculean courage LMFAO that made me laugh. All her matches are always 6-1 6-0 cause the women aren’t playing well. She’s playing very easy matches. This one was different. A lot of Iga insecurities came out. Like her tragic serve. Can’t even compare to Naomi’s serve. There’s more but this is already too long.

[@Chloe-bs2rw]

@@ASkyy166 I disagree with you. It's true that Iga did not play at her best level in this match and had a bad day in the office, this could be caused by many different factors. But the fact that she still managed to win with Osaka, who on that day was playing out of this world and pull off such a trmendous comeback shows exactly that herculean courage. And your statement that she always plays easy opponents who just don't perform well when facing her is a total BS.

[@septembronix]

@@ASkyy166 Skoro Iga jest taka słaba, to czemu wygrała ten mecz? Czemu wygrywa te wszystkie turnieje?

[@water112000]

Congratulations Iga!!!!!

[@ElleMitch16]

Keep going IGA 💪 always with you ❤

[@ramb6328]

TRUE CHAMPION.Losing or winning is a part of the game..But the right attitude matters most. NO 1 in all aspects..

[@myrahchiloane2425]

Incredible performance to both players, this was a high quality match I’ve seen in a long time, to be honest, it is true that there can only be one winner, to Osaka: you are back on track after your maternity leave, can’t wait to see you winning again, keep it up champion 👏👏♥️♥️🙏. To Iga: i can’t stop watching your matches, thanks for putting women tennis 🎾 up there, wishing you all the best throughout the tournament and beyond 🎉🎉❤❤🙏💪

[@markbielak5259]

Great mental strength by Iga. Another thriller causing cardiac events amongst her fans... 😱 It was a fantastic play by Naomi and somewhat substandard by Iga standards, yet she prevailed! That's a sign of true champion! Congrats and good luck! Jazda!

[@PAPhee]

JAZDA!!! 🇵🇱 Beautiful IGA! PROCESS and INSTINCTS! Keep living in the moment!

[@wikopl]

Sama jesteś jazda.

[@marianmaslak]

She is so classy and humble.

[@Moose185]

Not true, her statement about the fans and blaming them because she won’t make money is not classy. Osaka stayed classy throughout and is a better tennis player.

[@HerrProfM]

@@Moose185 A better player? Then why did she lose?

[@warsaw012]

​@@Moose185really?

[@rys3486]

She speaks teenager's slang, not classy at all.

[@warsaw012]

@@rys3486 what is a 20 y old tennis player suposed to speak, Shakespeare?

[@moisescarneirofilho]

The World Queen of Tennis! 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@harlan5102]

No she isn’t! Her so-called reign will slowly evaporate and voila a new number one will emerge!

[@rosalianildaaguirre2405]

Que partidazoo Iga sos lo más en tus momentos difíciles sacaste tu temperamento y te llevaste el partido !! IGA a la finall❤

[@Smartkid2387]

Iga hit the nail on the head her last press conference after the first round when she said that when facing these former grand slam champions they have belief that other players don’t have. Naomi definitely had that today. She of course didn’t cross the finish line but you could tell she thought she’d win.

[@Hammerton32]

or, at least, she could win. happy for naomi. let's go 2024!

[@zvziak9136]

She's an amazing person, so polite. All respect for her!

[@NikoMalekMusic]

Incredible match. Congrats.

[@timah9506]

The french fans havn't behaiviour! Congrats Iga. ❤

[@selphietilm]

QUEEN OF CLAY ❤

[@shelleedavison8275]

Iga win it all !!! You are the best

[@abia2104]

Estuvo buenisimo el partido!!, que barbaras las 2!!!, en un momento pense que Iga no se iba a recuperar pero que gran sorpresa verla mas madura y fuerte mentalmente, partidazo se aventaron las dos, IGA, sigue asi!!!!!

[@jlzivi5277]

This really separates top players from the mediocre ones. Mental strength sometimes is the key. I really thought that was it for her.

[@exfolios]

Osaka threw in the kitchen sink and Iga withstood all that power from Osaka. Naturally, Iga is susceptible to women who hit harder than her - Ostapenko, Rybakina, Sabalenka, and now, Osaka. She wins by withstanding their winners and just keeps counterpunching and giving her opponents an opportunity to make a mistake. And she is mentally tougher than all of them.

[@JakubJakub-nf6xp]

Iga moves the best, she is the fastest, the same with Alcaraz and Djoko, there are players who hit harder than them, Iga should strengthen her serve, which she is constantly working on,

[@thomatot.7699]

Congrats, Iga! You're my hero!❤

[@Marekxyzz]

Iga gratulacje powodzenia dalej zrobiłaś coś niezwykłego.. Brawa dla Naomi 🎾👋🎈🎾👋🎈🎾👋🎈😎🇵🇱🖐️

[@patrickawigganchambers1550]

Great concentration. To win a great match. Congratulations

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Well done 1ga! ❤

[@ChikaOnyirimba-lj7vo]

Gotta love Iga ♥️ Even though 'I" was crushed that Osaka didn't get the W the respect that both players have for each other is really inspiring and will bring many to the sport and get alot of young girls to pick up a tennis racket 🙂

[@KenSwiatek]

Awesome comeback!

[@estiyusnia510]

Strong Iga😍😍😍😍😍

[@andrecz1133]

Thank you Iga. You have strong mental and are so tenicious. I'm proud of you.

[@cezaryantuszewski5523]

Congratulations Iga 😍

[@heavybattle6650]

Im happy such an awesome fighter is on top of the WTA and there are many other great exciting players on top. Good times.

[@pawejankowski8730]

Real Champion ❤

[@cristinedechavez]

We LOVED OSAKA THE BETTER PLAYER ….. NAOMI FOR THE WIN 🎉👁️🫶🏻LOVE HER … no way to d other she’s RUBBISH

[@Marietar]

@@cristinedechavezAre you 10 years old? Seems so.

[@StephenAku]

1GA!🔥

[@lucypedzinski1403]

HOW IGNORANT TO CALL SOME CLASSY LADY LIKE IGA RUBBISH! KEEP YOUR VERMIN TO YOURSELF AND DONT EMBARRASS YOURSELF!!!!

[@JamesPappas-ki8jc]

What a match. I knew Osaka was going to be tough. Iga was just a bit tougher. Awesome!!!

[@bj-kr5ck]

Continue comme ça Iga Świątek, nous sommes avec toi !

[@KabambaMumba]

Wow!! What a champ you are Iga. Congrats for having gone thru that an intense match.

[@Godisincontrol8889]

I just love this young lady full of humility. Not hyped and show off twirling and wheeling like gig. Keep being yourself. God don't like Ugly.

[@refatjamaluddin5270]

Tough for IGA... congratulations 🎉🎉

[@footfault1941]

Finger nails of Iga's fans might have gone today, more so like those of Ons'. A legendary match is added in history. Also, due credit to Naomi who pushed her so hard on clay! If Iga defends her title successfully, this should virtually be the final!

[@ptaszarek]

What a player. Love her honesty as well

[@wassilafritschy2793]

Bravo ❤ incroyable ce match , le plus beau de cette première semaine tes ressources mentales sont exceptionnelles à vous deux vous nous avez délivré une prestation hors du commun bon vent à Osaka et bon second tour tu es sur la bonne voie ce match était digne d une finale 😅🎾👌

[@saturmartinezpasero48]

Felicidades Iga. ❤❤❤ Gracias por decir las cosas claras, porque quiénes vemos el partido en TV nos sentimos molestos por el ruido con la pelota en juego. Y los comentaristas que hablan durante el punto, honestamente es odioso. No nos dejan disfrutar de vuestro juego

[@paulelverstone8677]

Colossal match, worthy of a final. This was a real mental test for Iga and she came through it like a champion should. Also, brave of her to address the crowd. Only maybe her and Rafa could do that and have applause after. Love the direction this young woman is going in...

[@carrerau7138]

Winning close matches even when you are not in top form is the sign of a champion.

[@Moose185]

Not really Osaka exposed her for not being a true number one if she can nearly get beat like that.

[@x-es3te]

Who is the best? The one who despite having a bad day wins, is consistent, solves problems on court, there are players who hit the ball stronger and serve better than Iga, Djokovic, Alcaraz, but they win despite that, and that’s what makes them champions

[@elzbietawosinska5903]

Iga jesteś wielka. To co zrobiłaś w trzecim secie to mistrzostwo. Mentalność, opanowanie i powrót, wstałaś jak feniks. Myśl, że wszyscy powinni pamiętać, że wygrałaś Madryt i Rzym. Inne zawodniczki miały wiecej czasu na odpoczynek. Do poprawy koniecznie serwis, ponieważ Naomi pokazała jak można zdobyć sporo punktów z serwisu. Była bardzo dobrze przygotowana, ale poradziłaś sobie. Dostarczasz tyle pozytywnych emocji. Życzę Ci wygranej w Paryżu. 👏 ❤ 👏 ❤🇵🇱

[@mrmax7348]

Iga 0 asów, Naomi 8. to wiele pokazuje, że jest strasznie dużo do poprawy w serwisie ciągle.

[@stefanomariano7680]

Sono innamorato di iga 🌹❤

[@Isabel-go3wm]

Iga to co zrobilas w meczu z Naomi jest lotem na kosmos.Przegrywac 2-5 przy stanie 0-30 i wygrac set 7-5,tak potrafi tylko 1GA❤️💪

[@mariolanursecoachboardcert2460]

Well said

[@JakubJakub-nf6xp]

Tak naprawdę, jej celem była jej lepsza gra, chciała wygrywać więcej wymian, przegrać zamiast 6:2 np 6:4, co było dobre, bo nie odpuszczała żadnej piłki, reszta to przypadek, los. Natomiast 2 i połowa 3 seta to Iga w rozsypce, była bardzo pogubiona, nerwowa, nie ruszała do większości piłek, w połowie 3 seta widzieliśmy już inną Ige (paradoksalnie pogodziła się z porażka)

[@jankuma-r2o]

Jezeli Dwie Wspaniale Tenisistki spotkaly Sie w 2 rundzie tylko jedna awansuje.Szkoda . Wünsche Naomi i IGA ALLES GUTE.

[@Jacek_Rodos]

@@JakubJakub-nf6xp Częściowo się zgadzam i jestem w szoku, że Iga odpuszczała piłki, do których mogła dobiegnąć, ale taktyka młócenia serwisem była nietrafiona tak, jak i większość piłek "kończących", które były grane w miejsce w którym Osaka już czekała. W końcówce zadziałał element psychologiczny, w którym Naomi już "udzielała wywiadów", a Iga zagrała swoje i tyle. Naomi wyglądała fizycznie i motorycznie świetnie, ale też ewidentnie miała "dzień konia", gdzie przez 75% meczu wpada wszystko.

[@TTykwer]

"...in tennis we're used to, you know, the stadium being silent during the point..." Welcome to Roland Garros, Iga. You are not getting silence from the French tennis fans. And no! No additional rules will be implemented to try and keep the French tennis fans more quiet. That's not going to happen. And instead of complaining about it, revel in it! I love the French fans at Roland Garros.

[@annamokotow5922]

Congratulations Iga, many thanks from Stegny in Warsaw😊

[@beelzebs]

Jazda Iga!

[@teresakapusta4999]

Congratulations IGA ❤️🇵🇱👏

[@moisescarneirofilho]

IGA IS THE BEST! 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@Susan-pq5rx]

Yes, root for your favorite player, but don't disrupt play. Athletes have every right to address unruly fan behavior. Honestly, the French crowd can be extremely obnoxious. I think Iga's considerable accomplishments are worthy of respect, not ridicule by a bunch of thoughtless rowdies.

[@deja.vunathan]

Absolutely. That is juvenile behaviour and anyone attending a tennis match should know better.

[@ttllelu503]

❤❤❤Iga❤❤❤

[@martinahardy5255]

Iga didn't have a problem with the French crowd when she won her 3 grand slam titles. Matter of fact she was encouraging it by putting her hands to her ear. Iga had a problem with this SAME crowd because MOST was cheering Naomi Osaka on and now, Iga wants the WHOLE stadium to be quiet, including the parking lot. She's a piece of WORK.

[@Dominic-zr7cx]

People hate winners, they're jealous simple as. go Iga

[@wiolap999]

The heart of the lion. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@gracesoler4061]

Fuerza física y mental, Iga👏👏👏

[@lwinaye4617]

Intense match!

[@blu1806]

This girl has balls of steel.

[@joso5554]

I totally agree with her. A respectful and understanding audience should keep their mouths shut during play.

[@adamwojtowicz5287]

Iga Incredibile 😊

[@stephenwa7417]

Getting into tennis and swiatek is reall good man damn!

[@cherylwhorwood856]

Queen of clay ❤❤❤ congrats Iga

[@CB-mr1ci]

Rafa mentality 💪

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

I was just thinking the same!! Humble, respectful, focused FIRE!!

[@tusek1979]

The most tenacious

[@mysteriousdoge1298]

7:20 what an asshole question about her loss in AO after a difficult win against Collins in the previous match. Are they trying some mental games on her asking such questions? Oh you lost then so maybe you're gonna lose now too? Maybe think about it more before your next game. How annoying.

[@japhethrok3514]

Maybe they reminding her so she can not repeat the same situation at AO.

[@mysteriousdoge1298]

@@japhethrok3514 How is bringing that up into her head supposed to help her in any way? It seems intentional to bring doubts into her mind or to scare her. That's why I've written it's an asshole question cause he knew what he was doing. Some sick mind games.

[@coolyoutuber6237]

Yeah that question was not needed. AO surface was more faster than Roland Garros. So no need to compare. Sometimes these questions will make players to be more prepared for next round. It depends on how the players are.

[@carlosaugustosilvapaz3039]

parabens IGA ,sempre vc mereecee minhaamiga ,grande guerrreira as batalhas sao grandes e vc e uma GRANDE E MAGNIIIFICA TENISTA GUERREIRA , estou torcendo tambem por vc minha AMIGA. E NAO FROXA.

[@gustavobortoluzzi4314]

Amigona sua sim 😂

[@sano1062]

I've never seen a stats line where the loser won every main category! Osaka had 54 winners to Iga's 37. 8 Aces to 0, 5 breaks to 3, 114 total points to 109 for Iga.

[@x-es3te]

As I remember Iga had more breakpoints, she used less than Osaka but she had more

[@mietekkundera996]

Key points are dbl / triple points. They are

[@The2010arian]

Just love Iga’s mental strength 😎👊! But Naomi’s arrival is such a good thing for tennis 👍🏼👍🏼! Now it’s going to be fun 🤩

[@jonathankieranwriter]

Iga’s great. Her speech cautioning the crowd after the match was “heat of the moment”. They might wish to let these women cool down before direct interviews. But also it shows that the women are not playing regularly to big, involved crowds, and a good-size crowd is surprising even to Iga. Attendance is very low for womens tennis most everywhere. Too bad. When there is finally a good crowd, all players must deal with the noises of paying customers, to some extent.

[@TurboBorsuk]

Every comeback happens one point at a time

[@sumanchowdhury6162]

Iga, please give pay roll hike to ur psychologist. She deserves it. Since men's tennis became kind of boring for finishing goat era, Osaka, Iga please give us more thrilling matches like these, remind us Goat era tennis.

[@aristiaariyanti4718]

againts a player like that Iga has to improve her service game

[@tunemeister99]

You did a remarkable job coming from behind. No doubt Osaka kept you uncomfortable and " for sure" you will learn from this match. She had 8 aces while you have none. Hope you realize by now their advantages in crucial situations to hold serves. She has flat groundstrokes like Elena that give you problems. Spending more time improving your service games to match against power hitters like Naomi Elena and Sabalenka will pay dividends "FOR SURE"

[@adamuppsala1931]

RG public isn't harsh at all compared with Wimbledon. It took Novak 6 GS at Wimbledon to start to get some respect from the audience.

[@latajacybieznik3782]

I don't think 1GA criticised French crowd - she politely explained her point of view and asked them to try to understand it and respect it as she respects them. Davenport wrote it was unnecessary but which player likes being distracted by the noisy crowd? Nobody, so Davenport as a former professional presents some nonsensical opinion - basically says to players - just shut up and let the crow do whatever... It is not constructive, it has no logic - it is Davenport's attention seeking. Players who can focus properly play better tennis than when distracted so the spectacle for the viewers is better this way. Therefore 1GA's comment was beneficiall for both sides - the players and the public.

[@DEXTER941]

Normally I never watch Iga's interviews any more until I saw the headline about what she said to the crowd. She doesn't mention anything about the really noisy players on court and you know who I'm talking about who make the game unbearable to watch as a fan. I didn't like the comment about the money but as long as the crowd aren't abusing players they should be allowed to cheer, remember the fans are the reason you get paid and get sponsorship.

[@forgottenchannel4814]

Very lucky to win

[@fulgenceridal2658]

Bravo bébé ! ... mais tu as eu chaud, là ! ;-)

[@jasonlee6180]

JAZDA!!! 🇵🇱

[@charlienoriega]

Nadal, Federer, Novak never complained about crowd noise... Iga whines about fans supporting opponents... She bites the hands that feed her... #IgaTheWhiner.

[@hkizzle888]

she's gonna be GOAT for sure! Go western grip W-.-W

[@harlan5102]

This so-called Queen of Clay was demolished in the second set. Her so-called best surface! She’s not mentally tougher, just lucky to win!

[@tanyabobin3531]

If you interview Iga why not try talking about Iga there's a thought

[@louisfifteen]

Why do the public have to sit still and be very quiet in tennis? In badminton the crowd is loud and theplayers love it. Us open when Fernandez played, she fired up the crowd and we all loved it. Sabalenka and Ass(z)arenka screm like geeze very loud, but nonononono, the crowd must be very quiet and sit still, so this spoiled brat can focus on her tennis.

[@magdalenakozowska3380]

Was it 1-5 or 2-5?.. she’s adorable❤

[@jon-quijano]

Night matches at Roland-Garros are a tragedy anyway.

[@ocsugar]

Frenchie fans are a disaster, glad she called them out like Goffin

[@lester_long]

just wait till us open lol