Iga Świątek When Iga Świątek walks onto Centre Court to open the play on Day 2 of Wimbledon, she will return not just as a champion, but as a player who conquered one of the biggest challenges of her career. For years, grass was considered the surface that tested Świątek the most. While she dominated on clay and hard courts, Wimbledon remained an elusive dream.

That changed in 2025 when the Polish star scripted history by becoming the first player from Poland to win the ladies’ singles title at the All England Club. Looking back on that landmark triumph, Świątek revealed the amount of work that went into transforming her game for grass. “Lifting the trophy was something beyond words because adapting my game to grass has been a long-term process,” Świątek said as quoted in a press release.

Unlike clay, where she built her reputation as one of the most dominant players of her generation, success on grass required technical and tactical adjustments. The five-time Grand Slam champion explained that her Wimbledon breakthrough was the result of deliberate changes to her movement and court positioning. “I focused on refining my footwork, being more aggressive with my court positioning and trusting my instinct to take the ball early,” she added.

Świątek also acknowledged the significance of achieving the feat at a tournament so deeply connected with Rolex, one of tennis’ longest-standing partnerships. “Knowing that Rolex has been such an integral part of Wimbledon’s history made my win even more special. I feel proud to continue this legacy and grateful for the trust and support they show me throughout my journey.” The main draw ceremony for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships is scheduled for June 26, with the tournament getting underway on June 29.

While Świątek will have the honour of opening the play on Day 2 as the defending champion, she will have to wait until the draw is made to learn who her opponent is going to be. Followfor more updates. The post appeared first on .