The secret to Iga Swiatek’s dominance in tennis is not just winning, but enjoying it
In a sport that drags its athletes in a hundred directions, Swiatek has succeeded by prioritising her mental health.
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Jonathan Liew
Jonathan Liew is a sports writer at the Guardian.
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