Iga Swiatek says what Carlos Alcaraz does which is a ‘big inspiration’ for her and she wants to emulate

Iga Swiatek has revealed that Carlos Alcaraz’s approach to enjoying and having fun on the tennis court is a “big inspiration” for her, and it’s something she wants to emulate. The world No. 3, who recently won Wimbledon 2025, shared this sentiment in an interview with TVA Sports, highlighting how Alcaraz’s focus on enjoyment stands out to her. She noted, “I wish I was more like Carlos because I have got to say he is a big inspiration in terms of that. He always says that the most important thing for him on a tennis court is to enjoy it and have fun, and I sometimes forget about that.” Swiatek explained that the pressures of professional tennis, including off-court responsibilities, often overshadow the joy she once felt, contrasting with Alcaraz’s consistent ability to smile and entertain, even in defeat, such as his Wimbledon final loss to Jannik Sinner.

She further elaborated that this mindset serves as a reminder to reconnect with the kid who started playing for love, not just to win for others or carry the “baggage” of expectations. Swiatek admitted that without consciously working on this, her mind defaults to a relentless “work, work, work” mode, making Alcaraz’s approach a valuable lesson. As she prepares for her first match at the National Bank Open in Toronto on July 29, 2025, this aspiration to emulate his joyful playstyle could help her maintain momentum after her grass-court success, blending her technical skill with a renewed sense of fun.