Two-time Stuttgart champion Iga Swiatek has already been in Germany for a few days, gearing up for her return to the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, where she will begin her campaign on Wednesday. During her stay, the world No. 2 has been keeping busy both on and off the court.
Swiatek has been fine-tuning her clay-court game with high-profile practice sessions, including a hit with Coco Gauff on Saturday and a session with rising star Mirra Andreeva on Sunday. Photographer Jimmie48 has been on-site capturing exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from the Pole’s preparations.
But it hasn’t been all tennis work for the five-time Grand Slam champion. As a LEGO ambassador, Swiatek paid a visit to the on-site LEGO booth on Monday, where she spent time interacting with fans, signing autographs, and posing for photos. Her packed schedule also included a Porsche driving challenge and media interviews.
Swiatek has enjoyed great success at Stuttgart, winning back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023. She began her journey at the tournament with a flawless 10–0 record before falling to Elena Rybakina in last year’s semifinals. Rybakina, the defending champion, is notably absent from the draw this year, due to a scheduling conflict.
Stay tuned for more updates from Stuttgart as Swiatek aims to make another deep run at one of her favorite clay-court events. The former world No. 1 has a first-round bye and enters the tournament as the second seed, positioned at the bottom of the draw. Her opponent in the second round will be the winner of the all-Croatian encounter between Donna Vekic or Jana Fett.
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