Swiatek Will Recalibrate," Announces Petkovic

Andrea Petkovic, retired since 2022, wrote a message of encouragement for Iga Swiatek on her Substack, addressing the Polish player during a period of doubt.

The Pole arrives at Roland-Garros aiming to defend her title, even though she is only seeded fifth.

Petkovic states: "You can clearly see what happens when the absence of doubt disappears in Iga Swiatek right now. Everything that once seemed natural and innate becomes artificial and forced.

What once flowed smoothly now stutters; what was effortless now feels difficult. It’s almost easier for someone like me, who at some point grew accustomed to doubt. They were no longer enemies, just strange voices in my head.

Iga, on the other hand, has never had to live with that. All she’s ever known is being the best tennis player in the world. She will recalibrate—that’s what champions do.