INDIAN WELLS, Calif. : Iga Swiatek said she is growing accustomed to the high expectations and harsh criticism that come with being the world's top player and is feeling 'good vibes' ahead of her title defence at Indian Wells. It was a year ago at the tournament in the Southern California desert that the
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. : Iga Swiatek said she is growing accustomed to the high expectations and harsh criticism that come with being the world's top player and is feeling"good vibes" ahead of her title defence at Indian Wells.
"On the other hand I've been number one for almost a year so I already have enough experience to deal with it."The 21-year-old said she was taken aback by the negativity that came with her loss in the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships last month after she successfully defended her title in Doha.
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