Iga Swiatek reveals how Novak Djokovic is a ‘great example’ ahead of WTA Finals
Iga Swiatek has revealed a way she intends to “learn from” Novak Djokovic as she labelled the Serbian a “great example.”
The world No 2 suggested she may follow Djokovic’s approach of skipping some tournaments in order to peak for the Grand Slams in the future.
In the latter years of his incredible career, Djokovic has played a lighter schedule and mastered the art of finding his best tennis at the four majors.
Swiatek is set to make her return to action at the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh having last competed at the US Open at the start of September.
The Polish star lost the world No 1 ranking to Aryna Sabalenka last week after she missed the WTA 1000 tournaments in Beijing and Wuhan.
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The five-time Grand Slam champion prioritised her search for a coach to replace Tomasz Wiktorowski, who she parted ways with after the US Open.
Swiatek appointed renowned Belgian coach Wim Fissette, who has worked with a host of WTA stars, including Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters.
The 23-year-old was asked about the challenge of making short-term sacrifices to benefit her career in the long run — as she did by taking a break to resolve her coaching situation.
“Well, yeah, honestly it’s not easy. I feel like, I don’t know, understanding some decisions, it’s more kind of a grown-up thing to do,” Swiatek explained.
“Understanding this long-term thing, for sure, is important if I want my career to be really long and balancing everything out. But honestly, well, sometimes it’s hard to make a decision.
