Iga Swiatek's mental strategy at Wimbledon: clear ...
Key takeaways
- Similar to 12 months ago, when she blitzed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win the title for the first time, Swiatek was seemingly "in the zone."
- It's a state that every tennis player wants to achieve -- that blissful sensation where everything seems to be working to perfection.
- For top athletes in any sport, it's a frustrating paradox.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
On Thursday, Iga Swiatek defeated 2021 Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-3 in just 70 minutes. Frey/TPN/Getty Images Simon Cambers Multiple Authors Jul 2, 2026, 06:51 PM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions WIMBLEDON, England -- As defending champion Iga Swiatek won 16 of the first 17 points in her match with Karolina Pliskova at Wimbledon on Thursday, last year's final must have flashed into Swiatek's mind.
Similar to 12 months ago, when she blitzed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win the title for the first time, Swiatek was seemingly "in the zone."
It's a state that every tennis player wants to achieve -- that blissful sensation where everything seems to be working to perfection. But when they try to find it, it invariably doesn't happen.