Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek addressed her future retirement plans during a recent interview with Grupa PZU, confirming that she has no intentions of hanging the boots early.
At just 22 years of age, Swiatek is already a four-time Grand Slam winner — 3x French Open and US Open — and the way she has been performing and reaching new heights, there are no doubts that she is destined for greatness.
Addressing the topic of retirement, Swiatek was questioned about players like Novak Djokovic, who continues to dominate the sport at the age of 36, and others like Ash Barty, who retired at the age of 25. In response, Swiatek candidly shared her thoughts on the matter.
"I thought about it, but I admit that the answer to this question actually changes a bit. And with that, I don't know how tired I feel of nature. I admit that I don't analyze it too much because I don't know what situation I will be in, for example, in 5 or 10 years. It's hard to predict, really," Swiatek stated regarding retirement.
Swiatek didn’t mention how long she will play as she is someone who believes that things change with time, but she confirmed that she will not be taking an early retirement.
"I'm the kind of person who likes to finish what I start, so I'll probably play for a long time. But as I say, people change, life paths are different, and you don't know what will happen in 10 years. That's why I don't think about it at all. For now, I'm focusing on getting some good training tomorrow," she added.
Known for her meticulous approach to the game, Swiatek is recognized as one of tennis's most dedicated perfectionists. While the length of her career remains uncertain, it is evident that her presence enhances the tennis landscape. The hope is that Swiatek continues to grace the courts for many years to come, contributing to the sport's richness and excitement.
