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Former tennis star and ever-outspoken pundit Andrea Petkovic isn’t hitting forehands anymore—but she’s still serving up strong opinions. And this time, she’s tossing her full support behind world No. 1 Iga Swiatek. After a few hiccups in recent tournaments, the tennis world has started whispering: Is Iga slipping? Petkovic’s answer? Absolutely not. “That’s what champions do,” she declared. “They stumble, they reset, and then they rise.”
Swiatek, known for her laser focus and ballerina-like footwork, may have looked a little mortal lately—but Petkovic believes that’s exactly what makes her next comeback inevitable. According to the former German star, the slight turbulence is not a red flag—it’s a rite of passage. “You don’t become a multiple Slam winner without learning to navigate the bumps,” Petkovic said. “And Iga’s one of the best learners out there.”
Petkovic, never one to shy away from poetic tennis metaphors, likened Swiatek to a coiled spring: quiet now, but ready to launch. With Roland Garros looming, she predicts the Polish star will find her rhythm on her beloved clay and remind everyone exactly why she’s the reigning queen of Paris.
In a WTA landscape filled with rising stars and unpredictable matchups, one thing seems certain—Swiatek’s story is far from over. If anything, it’s just heating up. And with backers like Petkovic and a champion’s
Olaniyi Ayoola
Musa
