Schwentek commented on what she hit the ball towards Bulbo
1.04.2025
Iga Schwentek shared a text in which she spoke about her condition. During the semifinals in Indian-Wells against Mirra Andreeva (6:7 (1), 6:1, 3:6), the second racket of the world hit the Court with a ball-he bounced next to Bulbo.
One of my favorite tournaments in the year is behind. I gradually move in the direction I need and leave, having done a great job, with many good memories and valuable lessons.
I see that recently they have been talking a lot about my behavior and emotions on the court. Although it is uncomfortable to explain my behavior, it is time to share my point of view in order to stop speculation and unreasonable theories.
First about the situation during my last match.
This is true - I expressed disappointment with a way that I am not proud. I never had an intention to aim with a ball in someone, I just wanted to let out emotions, hitting him on the ground. I immediately apologized to Bolbo, we met my eyes and nodded to each other when I expressed regret that everything happened next to him. I saw how many players hit the ball in a fit of emotions, and, frankly, I did not expect such a tough reaction. Usually I control such impulses, so, speaking with a fraction of a joke, I simply have no experience in this, and at that moment I made a mistake with the direction.
Secondly, about the expression of emotions. The second half of the last year was extremely difficult for me, especially because of a positive doping test and how circumstances that were not dependent on me deprived me of the opportunity to fight for large goals at the end of the season. This made me rethink a lot. In Australia, after unsuccessful performances in previous years, I played without expectations, focusing only on my work, and realizing that, despite all efforts, this Australian Open may not work out in my favor. Because of this, I played very well and was close to the final.
But in the Middle East I was greatly covered by the realization that the matter with my positive test, the pass of two large tournaments in October and my exceptional results in the first half of last year (four titles of thousands of thousands and victory on a large helmet) will continue to influence my rating and actually take me a chance to become the first racket of the world. It very upset me. And this could be seen by the game in Dubai.
I understand that playing, stuck in past disappointments because of things that I cannot change is not a way out. My team and I realized this problem almost immediately (with their experience, possibly even faster than you could imagine), but a change of attitude requires time, effort and support for the team.
This leads me to two important moments.
Firstly, work on yourself is not something that can be achieved once and for all. Sometimes we take two steps forward and one back. I constantly encounter new elements of this puzzle: circumstances are changing, my experience is changing, the opponents are changing, and I have to constantly adapt. It is never easy, and now it is especially difficult for me. Robots do not play in sports. I had three incredible seasons, but nothing is given just like that, and there are no guarantees that the results will always come easily or that I can �
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