On Monday, Iga Świątek convincingly defeated Clara Tauson with a score of 6-4, 6-1. After the match, she participated in a press conference where a journalist asked her about Agnieszka Radwańska.
“Isia” watched the match from the stands alongside her sister Urszula, who is also a former professional tennis player. Their presence at the event quickly caught the attention of Polish internet users.
Świątek expressed her admiration for Radwańska, saying, “She is a wonderful person. It’s nice to chat with her off the court. She is very funny and down-to-earth. Talking to her is always a pure pleasure. I’m glad she was at my match.”
Radwańska, regarded as the best Polish tennis player before Świątek’s rise, reached the Wimbledon finals in 2012 but lost to Serena Williams. She achieved a career-high ranking of second in the WTA standings.
Additionally, Radwańska is set to begin her participation in Wimbledon on Tuesday, where she will compete in the legends’ doubles tournament alongside Magdalena Rybarikova. They have been placed in Group B.
Meanwhile, Świątek will play her next match on Wednesday, July 9, facing Russian player Lyudmila Samsonova in the quarterfinals. The two have met four times on the WTA circuit, with Świątek winning each encounter.
This reflects a growing legacy of Polish tennis, with both players contributing to its prominence on the international stage. The camaraderie between them also showcases the supportive nature of the sport, highlighting how past champions inspire the new generation.