Iga Swiatek highlights the contrast between her personality and Carlos Alcaraz stating that…
Iga Swiatek has drawn comparisons between herself and ATP colleague Carlos Alcaraz. According to the WTA world no. 1, her way of celebrating her successes is totally different to that of Alcaraz because of their contrasting personalities.
Swiatek is currently preparing to kick-start her 2024 Cincinnati Open campaign after taking a brief break from tennis following her run to the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The Pole was the favorite to win gold in Paris, especially because the tennis tournament was held at Roland Garros, where she has won the last three French Open titles.
However, Swiatek’s hopes were surprisingly dashed by eventual gold medalist Zheng Qinwen in the semifinals. Swiatek ultimately had to settle for bronze after winning the third-place match against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova.
Recently, the Pole was interviewed by Polish media outlet WP SportoweFakty, and one of the questions that came her way was about how she is handling being the WTA world no. 1 these days. Swiatek had previously confessed that being the top-ranked women’s tennis player can sometimes be mentally exhausting for her.
In her answer, the five-time Grand Slam winner brought ATP world no. 3 Carlos Alcaraz into the mix. According to Swiatek, she and Alcaraz are poles apart in how they handle pressure and celebrate their respective achievements. The Spaniard is known for his extravagant celebrations with family and friends. For instance, after his 2024 French Open success, Alcaraz partied in Ibiza.
