In the days following her semifinal loss at the French Open, Iga Świątek has quietly shifted focus to the grass-court season. The former World No. 1 is currently in Mallorca, preparing for the Bad Homburg Open and Wimbledon.
The five-time Grand Slam champion recently spoke about how she processes defeats and the internal work that follows. The Pole also spoke about how her psychologist, Daria Abramowicz, has helped her navigate her mental toughness.
Iga Świątek Explains How Her Psychologist Helped Her Reframe Losses
Reflecting on how her relationship with failure has evolved, Świątek acknowledged that there was a time when losses left a deeper mark. The change, she said, didn’t happen overnight. Moreover, it was the result of consistent conversations and frameworks provided by Abramowicz, who has been part of her team for several seasons.
“Defeats used to hurt a little more. Daria taught me to get perspective and reformulate my thoughts and beliefs. And when I was younger and a little more emotional, it was harder to simply put it into practice,” Świątek said.
Świątek also discussed her internal reaction immediately after a loss. Interestingly, she pointed out that there comes a phase where determination takes over emotion when one is preparing for a bigger challenge.
“After a defeat, I always feel determined to improve. I almost immediately want to understand what I did wrong and not let it happen again. But you know that the next tournament will be some time away. So first, you have to translate it into training,” she said.
As the 24-year-old now turns her focus to the grass season, she enters a stretch that has historically demanded adjustments. Her topspin-heavy forehand, a weapon on slower surfaces, doesn’t always gain the same traction on grass.
A Look at Iga Świątek’s Recent Form
It has now been over a year since the Polish star last lifted a WTA title, with her most recent title being the French Open. The 2025 season has been unusually dry by her standards, marked by a series of early exits and a noticeable drop in the rankings. She is currently ranked World No. 8 after being unable to replicate her 2024 clay-court performances this year.
During the clay season this year, the Pole lost to Coco Gauff in the semifinals before enduring a third-round exit in Rome. She reached the semifinals of the French Open but lost to eventual runner-up Aryna Sabalenka.
Świątek has won 32 out of 42 matches so far in the 2025 season.
