# @iga.swiatek on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw2P2ooNy6y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8501107-igaswiatek-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/f39a20896f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-09-06T10:49:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Iga Świątek (@iga.swiatek) — https://gondola.cc/iga.swiatek

## Caption

🎯 Last 1,5 year was a time of observing and experiencing how much people talk and write about “defending”, “defense” - of titles, ranking position, points… I was surprised sometimes to start to think this way because of this. But… I don’t need to defend anything and this is a good moment to write down some thoughts. 

For me sport is a cycle of constant changes exactly like in everyday life, we can either win or lose - that’s it, it’s so simple. New season, next tournament, new opportunities to GAIN, ACHIEVE, not defend something. 

Clean slate. 

During this year’s US swing I could win and achieve more, that’s for sure. I know some of you expected more, many of you expected "defending" the no 1 ranking, the title. 

But I stick to my mindset: when I work hard, I’m developing myself and doing my job, I will create many more chances to WIN, to ACHIEVE my goals and not to defend. The way to do it is to constantly focus on my high standards in what I do and learn from the best in this sport and from my team. 

And yes… What a journey it was as a number 1 in women’s tennis! Thank you for being with me on this. I will try to appreciate this time before I go forward, trying to achieve more. 

Last but not least... Many thanks for all your support and positive messages you're sending me. It gives me a lot of energy to work hard. 🫶🏼

#keepgoing #gettingstarted 

⤵️⤵️⤵️ TŁUMACZENIE NA POLSKI W KOMENTARZU:

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| US Open Tennis | @usopen | https://gondola.cc/usopen | International Major Tennis Event |
| Andrew Wevers | @WeversAndrew | https://gondola.cc/WeversAndrew | Photographer |
| Andrew Ong | @aongphoto | https://gondola.cc/aongphoto | Photographer |

## Tags

gettingstarted, keepgoing, usopen2023, usta, igaswiatek

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