At Roland Garros,
Iga Swiatek has taste. Qualified this Thursday for her second Roland-Garros final after her walk in the semi-final (6-2, 6-1) against the Russian Kasatkina, the Pole told how she had prepared before the match. Questioned by Marion Bartoli on the center court after the match, the world number 1 revealed to have listened Led Zeppelin to motivate yourself. Before returning a little more extensively to the subject in a press conference.
“Many players listen to music before games. Before the game, I listened to AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Guns N’Roses… It was pretty perfect for this situation. I use music to occupy my mind and relax before a game. It also helps me when I am looking for energy,” acknowledged the Pole.
No “Stairway to heaven” before the final
Given the demonstration in the semi-finals, we can say that the method worked perfectly. All that remains is to put Stairway to Heaven thoroughly before her final on Saturday against the American Coco Gauff.
“I don’t listen to that song,” retorted the world number 1 to a colleague, laughing. No big deal, since Swiatek also likes AC/DC, we’ll settle for a good old Highway to Hell quite prescient when you know that Swiatek remains on 34 victories in a row. Good luck for Saturday Coco Gauff!