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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Women’s Tennis Gets a Likable New Star

Iga Swiatek
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/05/25/iga-swiatek-french-open-favorite/
Swiatek (pronounced SCHVON-tek) burst to prominence by winning the 2020 French Open as an unseeded teen without conceding a set, toppling then No. 1 Simona Halep en route. She is also an avid reader (currently consumed with Yuval Noah Harari’s “21 Lessons for the 21st Century”); owner of a cat named Grappa; a fan of AC/DC, Pink Floyd and nearly all classic rock; a dabbler on the ukulele, a gift from the sports psychologist who travels with her; and a curious young woman who believes the richness of life lies beyond the bounds of a tennis court.
 
Iga Swiatek on meeting Rafael Nadal & being a role model
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/60094123