I just wanted to say Hi a few times but it s tough because she always has so many people around her and I am pretty shy - Iga Swiatek on being socially awkward around Serena Williams × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Tennis Cincinnati Open 2022 News I just wanted to say Hi a few times but it s tough because she always has so many people around her and I am pretty shy - Iga Swiatek on being socially awkward around Serena Williams By Rajasik Mukherjee Modified 16 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Iga Swiatek speaking at a pre-tournament press conference at the Cincinnati Open Iga Swiatek acknowledged on Monday that Serena Williams continues to terrify her socially despite being the current World No. 1. The Polish star will begin her Cincinnati Open campaign against either Sloane Stephens or Alize Cornet, while Williams is set for a mouth-watering clash with US Open champion Emma Raducanu. Ben Rothenberg@BenRothenbergWTA #1 Iga Swiatek has not played Serena Williams yet in her career, nor has she yet worked up the courage to talk to her. From her pre-tournament press in #CincyTennis today:80365WTA #1 Iga Swiatek has not played Serena Williams yet in her career, nor has she yet worked up the courage to talk to her. From her pre-tournament press in #CincyTennis today: https://t.co/KOqHZTi78w Speaking to the media at a pre-tournament press conference, Swiatek confessed to being intimidated by the great American. With so many people around Williams at all times, the Pole said she found it difficult to greet her. "The thing is that I have a hard time catching eye contact with Serena," Swiatek said. "And I just wanted to say 'Hi' a few times. But it's tough because she always has so many people around her and I am pretty shy." The 21-year-old also spoke about how, despite being at the top of the WTA rankings, she felt like "a kid from kindergarten" around the 23-time Major champion. "And when I look at her, I kind of suddenly forget that I am here as the World No. 1. I see Serena and it's, 'Wow, Serena,' you know? I feel like I am a kid from kindergarten just looking at her," Swiatek added. Like many other young players on the tour, Swiatek expressed her desire to play against Williams before she hangs up her racquet after the 2022 US Open. "It would be the last chance to play her. I'd love to, if only to see how it is to face her on the other side of the net," the Pole said. This week didn t go exactly as I wanted but I loved playing in Toronto - Iga Swiatek Swiatek at the National Bank Open Toronto - Day 5 Iga Swiatek shared a heartfelt note with her fans after her defeat in the third round of the Canadian Open. The Pole went down to Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. "This week didn't go exactly as I wanted but I loved playing in Toronto. Thank you @NBOtoronto for taking care of us and all of you for support. See you!" Swiatek tweeted. Iga Świątek@iga_swiatekThis week didn't go exactly as I wanted but I loved playing in Toronto. Thank you @NBOtoronto for taking care of us and all of you for support. See you!Ten tydzień nie potoczył się tak, jak tego chciałam, ale niezmiennie uwielbiam grać w Toronto. Dzięki za Wasze wsparcie!5824173This week didn't go exactly as I wanted but I loved playing in Toronto. Thank you @NBOtoronto for taking care of us and all of you for support. See you!Ten tydzień nie potoczył się tak, jak tego chciałam, ale niezmiennie uwielbiam grać w Toronto. Dzięki za Wasze wsparcie! https://t.co/q79Kp0nrAq Iga Swiatek is in the midst of a wonderful season. The Pole secured the No. 1 ranking earlier in the year by winning six tournaments on the trot. This included four WTA 1000 titles (Qatar, Indian Wells, Miami, Rome) and her second French Open crown. The Pole went on a 37-match winning streak, the best this millennium. However, since her title-winning run in Paris, the World No. 1 has suffered early losses at Wimbledon, the Poland Open and Toronto. Swiatek will look to regain her momentum ahead of the US Open beginning August 29. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nihal Taraporvala × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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