Poland’s biggest achiever in women’s tennis, Agnieszka Radwanska, is chasing a dream — to win a Grand Slam title and be the No. 1 in the world.
“This is the biggest goal I set for myself in the immediate future. For any tennis player, a Grand Slam title is the ultimate feeling,” the 26-year-old Radwanska said in an interaction before her team Pune Marathas took on Hyderabad Aces in the on-going Champions Tennis League.
“Yes, Poland doesn’t have a huge history in tennis. It has been a long journey already in the world of tennis for me. I am glad that I could put Poland on the world map of women’s tennis.
“More importantly, there are quite a few young talents who can make it really big in the days to come,” said the 2014 Australian Open semifinalist.
For someone who was rated WTA’s Most Popular Player for three years (2011-13) and also reached the 2012 Wimbledon final (lost to Serena Williams), Radwanska says it is far more easier to break into the top 10 than stay there for a longer duration.
“After a good run when you win three or four tournaments you are there. But, then you feel the pressure. It is too big. It is never easy to stay put,” she said.
“In the WTA circuit, it is like a journey. You will have to live with pain sometimes. But, the effort to keep improving has to be a continuous process,” the Polish star said.
The World No. 6 is delighted at playing Hyderabad Aces’ Martina Hingis.
“I saw the match on Monday. She played really well,” she said with a smile as the Swiss star happens to be one of her inspirations along with Pete Sampras.
Reflecting on the CTL, Radwanska says it should be exciting as you play with and against different people and it is more of a team event also requires you to play a different role too.
“I don’t think the format of whoever scores six points in the one-set matches wins the contest as too short.
“Apparently, in this format of five matches in all against a team, you cannot have the best of three sets for it will take the whole day,” the Polish star felt.
“Yes, from what I had seen in the opening games on Monday, it looks the crowds are really passionate about the League which is a good sign,” feels Radwanska.
