“Even if I’m gonna die, I’ll do it” – Iga Swiatek vows “100%” commitment to Poland after leading team to historic Billie Jean King Cup Finals SF
Iga Swiatek committed to giving her all for Poland on the court at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. The World No. 2 helped her nation create history and advance into their first BJK Cup semifinals after getting the better of Czechia 2-1.
On Saturday, November 16, Poland, who defeated Spain in the previous knockout round, faced the second seed, Czechia, in the quarterfinals. In the first match of the tie, Marie Bouzkova got the better of Magdalena Frech 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
In the second match, Swiatek faced a must-win situation against Linda Noskova. The Pole won the first set via tiebreaker but the Czech player forced a deciding set. In the third set, Swiatek managed to keep her composure to register a 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-5 win in two hours and 39 minutes.
The five-time Grand Slam champion, however, returned to court just half an hour later to play the all-important doubles encounter. Swiatek partnered with Katarzyna Kawa against Marie Bouzkova and World No. 1 doubles player Katerina Siniakova.
The Polish pair put up an extraordinary performance to win 6-2, 6-4 in just one hour and 11 minutes to help the country qualify for its first BJK Cup semifinals. During a post-match interview, Swiatek, who played a pivotal role in Poland’s triumph asserted her commitment to her nation. She said,
“That’s my last tournament of the season and playing for Poland is always amazing. Even if I’m gonna die on court, so I will do it, but give a hundred percent.”
Notably, the 23-year-old also earned the first Olympic medal Poland has won in tennis. She earned the bronze medal in August during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, defeating Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the bronze medal match.
