Andy Roddick Reveals What He’d ‘Like to See’ Iga Swiatek Do in Grass-Court Matches

Andy Roddick isn’t one to toss around lazy takes, so when the former US Open champ and former world No. 1 shares thoughts on Iga Swiatek’s game, the tennis world takes notice. And now, with the grass-court season underway, Roddick has chimed in with a very specific wish: he wants Swiatek to switch gears—literally and figuratively—when she steps onto the lawns.

Speaking on a recent podcast, Roddick didn’t criticize so much as challenge. While Swiatek has dominated clay and proven herself formidable on hard courts, grass remains her least-conquered frontier. And Roddick, who reached a Wimbledon final three times (yes, we’re still not over 2009 either), knows a thing or two about what works—and what doesn’t—on grass.

“I’d like to see her flatten out her shots more,” Roddick said. “She’s got this incredible topspin-heavy game that’s lethal on clay, but on grass, that ball just sits up. She’s got the tools to adjust—it’s just about choosing to use them.”

Translation? Less heavy spin, more punchy pace. On grass, where the ball skids low and fast, variety and adaptability win matches. Roddick also hinted that a more aggressive mindset—especially on returns—could be Swiatek’s ticket to a deeper Wimbledon run.

And let’s be honest: we all want to see Swiatek crack the code on grass. She’s the reigning queen of Roland Garros, but imagine her bringing that same dominance to Centre Court. A Swiatek with a grass-court edge? That’s nightmare fuel for the rest of the WTA field.

Of course, the adjustment isn’t just technical—it’s mental. “It’s about trusting the change,” Roddick added. “She’s so good, so smart, she’ll figure it out. But she needs to go for it.”

Swiatek’s Wimbledon resume isn’t terrible—she’s made the second week—but for a player of her caliber, expectations are higher. The fans want a deep run. The analysts want adaptation. And Roddick, ever the student of the game, just wants to see her evolve.

With the grass season offering only a short window to adjust before the big show at Wimbledon, all eyes are on Swiatek. Will she stick to her comfort zone, or will she take Roddick’s advice and start slicing, flattening, and attacking like a woman on a mission?

Time will tell—but if she does, Centre Court might just be the next kingdom she conquers.