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Iga Swiatek Recalls Early Financial Struggles Behind Her Rise

Swiatek said funding nearly ran out when she was “14 or 15.” “It was a stressful time for the entire family,” she recalled, explaining tennis was “very expensive” with limited support. The world No. 2 credited her father for carrying the burden. “My dad put a lot of work, heart and determination” into keeping her and her sister playing. “Thanks to him, I’m here today.”