Iga Swiatek Discusses World No. 1 Pressures and Strategy Ahead of Qatar Open

As the defending champion, Swiatek shares her approach to managing expectations and maintaining her top ranking.

Iga Swiatek, the World No. 1, opens up about the pressures and responsibilities of her ranking, emphasizing the balance between taking a stand and maintaining personal comfort.
Swiatek reflects on her early exit at the Australian Open and her journey to the Qatar Total Energies Open, aiming to defend her title for the third consecutive year.
The tennis star shares her learning from the previous season, focusing on taking tournaments one step at a time rather than dwelling on defending titles.
Swiatek is set to face Sorana Cîrstea in the second round of the Qatar Open, holding a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head matchups.
Despite a challenging start to the season, Swiatek remains focused on her game and the responsibilities that come with being the top player on the WTA tour.