Iga Świątek's Struggles Spark Concern as Kim Clijsters Weighs in on Polish Star's Form

Iga Świątek's struggles have left many in the tennis world concerned, with the Pole's ranking plummeting to eighth in the WTA rankings.

What happened?

Kim Clijsters, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has weighed in on Świątek's recent form, suggesting that the 25-year-old's obsession with winning may be behind her struggles. In an interview on the "Love All" podcast, Clijsters said that Świątek's desire to win can become an "obsession," leading to unnecessary pressure and tension on the court.

Why it matters for Iga Świątek

Clijsters believes that Świątek's struggles may be due to her own high expectations and pressure to perform. "It almost feels like she wants it too much where it becomes such an obsession," Clijsters said. "After her first-round win at Wimbledon, it was almost such a relief that she got through. It just shows how much tension there is on winning and trying to win another Slam."

What comes next?

Clijsters suggests that Świątek may need to slow down and work smarter, rather than trying to play her way back into form. "It's very hard. She's very hard-working, wants to play and get better all the time," Clijsters said. "I just think sometimes it becomes a little bit too much, and you have to work a little bit smarter. You can talk to yourself and put less pressure on yourself, take breaks, try to have fun, but it's mostly what goes on between the two ears."

Świątek has had a tough year, with early exits at the French Open and Wimbledon, and a poor grass-court swing. Despite reaching the Italian Open semifinals with her new coach Francisco Roig, Świątek seems to be back at square one ahead of her Cincinnati title defense and the US Open. A former champion at Flushing Meadows, Świątek will look to take inspiration from four years ago as she tries to return to her best in the coming months.

Clijsters' comments come as Świątek faces a very real possibility of missing the WTA Finals. The 25-year-old will need to find a way to regain her confidence and form if she is to make a strong push for the title.

Świątek's struggles have been well-documented, with the Pole's ranking plummeting to eighth in the WTA rankings. Despite her best efforts, Świątek has been unable to find her footing on the court, and it remains to be seen whether she can turn things around in the coming months.

The tennis world will be watching with interest as Świątek looks to regain her form and make a push for the WTA Finals. Can she find a way to overcome her struggles and return to the top of the sport?

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