Iga Swiatek’s Father Indirectly Throws Coco Gauff and Others Under the Bus To Defend Daughter’s Performance at the Paris Olympics

Iga Swiatek’s journey post-French Open hasn’t exactly been the dream run her fans had hoped for. After dominating in Paris, things started to look shaky for the Polish star, with underwhelming performances at Wimbledon, the US Open, and most notably, the Paris Olympics. Despite the immense hype and expectations, Swiatek walked away with a bronze medal—a respectable achievement, but not the golden glory many had envisioned. Criticism came fast and strong, with some questioning whether Swiatek could handle the pressure on the world stage. However, one person stands firmly by her side—her father, Tomasz Swiatek.
Tomasz engaged in an interview with Mateusz Puka, a journalist at SportoweFakty. He deliberated on several factors, including the latest performances of his daughter and her campaign at the Paris Olympics. He highlighted that while his daughter witnessed criticism for not clinching the gold, it can not be attributed to Swiatek’s skills. Speaking in the interview, he said, “The Olympic tournament is special because it is unique and is played only every four years. The extra stress was evident not only from Iga but also from the other athletes.” Remember, Swiatek was not the only player who struggled because of the pressure of the tournament. Several top-ranked players faced similar stress, including Coco Gauff who was ousted in the third round against Donna Vekic. Continuing further, he reflected on how the pressure from the media took a toll on Swiatek’s performance. “The pressure to win the gold medal was very high, a lot of articles were written, everyone was already hanging this medal around Iga’s neck before the tournament, and this certainly did not help. Iga is only human.” He also highlighted that the Polish star was extremely stressed throughout the tournament and was shattered after she fell short of winning the Gold.