“Should I cover my ears or?” Iga Swiatek shares hilarious moment after winning her Wimbledon opener

Iga Swiatek is not looking beyond her second round at the moment.

“Should I cover my ears or?” Iga Swiatek shares hilarious moment after winning her Wimbledon opener

Iga Swiatek (Via Imago/screengrab)

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek‘s confidence is at an all-time high at the moment. The Polish star secured her 20th consecutive win across all tournaments with a straight-set victory over Sofia Kenin in the Wimbledon first round.

However, her confidence is often perceived negatively by the press, as interviewers make her think too far ahead in the draw. The Pole spoke about this in her post-match interview.

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I had some interviews when the journalists are like telling me the route to the final and I was like ‘Oh my god. Should I cover my ears or?’
Iga Swiatek in her post-match interview

Regardless of whether Swiatek makes it deep at this year’s Wimbledon, there is no player more confident than her in the women’s field. Her confidence was evident when Kenin took a break after losing the first set; Swiatek practiced first serves on Centre Court to ensure she remained warmed up.

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As far as the World No. 1’s draw is concerned, it has been eased by the early elimination of defending champion Marketa Vondrousova. Swiatek will next meet Petra Martic, who secured a three-set win over British wild card Francesca Jones.

Iga Swiatek extends winning streak to 20 matches after securing first-round win at Wimbledon

After winning her fourth French Open title in five years, Iga Swiatek moved to grass without playing a preparatory tournament. She faced Sofia Kenin in the first round of Wimbledon and won 6-3, 6-4. Despite the closed roof due to rain, Swiatek broke Kenin’s serve early and served well throughout the match. The unseeded American struggled with her second-serve returns, helping Swiatek win many points.

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Iga Swiatek (via Imago)

The World No.1’s mental strength was key to her victory. She mentioned that adjusting mentally to different surfaces is crucial. Swiatek showed her focus by practicing serves during a break when Kenin left the court. Her strong mental game and effective serving helped her maintain her winning streak from the clay season.

Swiatek’s victory extended her streak to 20 consecutive wins, including titles in Madrid, Rome, and Paris. She has now won 44 matches this year, more than any other WTA player. The 23-year-old has an impressive record in Grand Slam first rounds and against former major champions. Her performance on grass is improving, with a record of 14-7 overall and 10-4 at Wimbledon.

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