Iga Swiatek is back to talking about modern tennis, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. The Pole on red clay is the tennis player to beat. She is so on other surfaces too, but on this one, the number one in the world seems to want to establish her reign.
She also proved it against Bernanda Pera in the third round, winning 6-3, 6-2 in just over an hour of play. She said in the press conference: “I think it was a solid performance. I’m really happy that I was able to stay focused and maintain my level throughout the game.
I’m happy that I played well. Particular training why left-handed? Not a particular one.” Madrid’s unique conditions are especially known, referring above all to the altitude: “I’ve never played in a place with the same conditions as here, except Guadalajara, but it was on hard courts.
It looks like we’re playing indoors on the main pitch, the difference compared to outdoor fields is noticeable.”
Iga talks about modern tennis
On the Mutua Madrid Open, however, this year there is another peculiarity: a 96-player draw and two weeks of tournament.
She explained: “It’s not a problem because we’re used to having a day off at Grand Slams. I like both systems. It’s kind of a mix here, but I can fit anything. Maybe it would matter if he played all three sets and had no days off, but for now I’m fine.” Then a reflection on current tennis.
A modern tennis that cannot fail to look at two of the Big 3 still present in the circuit. She told: “I don’t know how to tell you whether or not there’s a change in the game. In general, we’re playing with more speed and physically we’re prepared to react faster. It’s about being able to play defense very well, having patience and also attack well like Rafa or Novak.
This should be the goal of all tennis players. There are a lot of girls right now with fast serve and fast first ball.”
