Iga Swiatek says she is rising accustomed to the excessive expectations and harsh criticism that include being the world’s high participant and is feeling “good vibes” forward of her title defence at Indian Wells.
It was a 12 months in the past on the match within the Southern California desert that the Pole started actually to hit her stride amid a scorching 37-match successful streak.
Since then, the three-time grand slam champion has been the participant to beat on tour.
“I feel like there is a little bit of a target on my back, which I didn’t feel last year. So it’s a different situation and I have to adjust to that,” she instructed reporters at Indian Wells on Wednesday.
“On the other hand I’ve been No.1 for almost a year so I already have enough experience to deal with it.”
Learning to tune out the critics is one other adjustment she has needed to make.
The 21-year-old mentioned she was shocked by the negativity that got here along with her loss within the closing of the Dubai Tennis Championships final month after she efficiently defended her title in Doha.
“I lost in the final and people were surprised – not happy with the performance – and just critical,” she mentioned.
“It made me think that last year, before this huge streak and before winning all these tournaments, I would have been so happy with the result.
“But due to these feedback proper now, I felt like ‘ooh, that is not sufficient’. I’m attempting to not learn these sorts of issues as a result of I’m pleased with the work I’ve put in and the way I performed in Doha and Dubai.”
She said it’s an example of how the world around her has shifted.
“There is extra strain and expectation however I’m attempting to take care of that the easiest way potential,” she mentioned.
“And I believe I’m doing good.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
