Iga Swiatek is one of the most popular people in Poland, and as a result, she is often asked to speak about certain topics.
Most of the time, the topics are of a political nature, but the four-time Grand Slam champion tries to avoid these, as she knows that many people wouldn't agree with her opinion, and that's why she doesn't want to face the consequences of that for the rest of her life.
Recently, she spoke to Rzeczpospolita, discussing many things, such as her Billie Jean King Cup participation, and one of the questions asked was also if she wants to speak about certain topics, such as abortion, which is currently a discussed topic in Poland.
"I've thought about it a lot, but our country is so divided, and politics is so emotionally charged that choosing either side may have consequences that I will have to face for the rest of my life, and I don't feel ready for it."
According to Swiatek, she doesn't want to explain her thoughts to the half of the people who would disagree with her opinion, and that's why she has rather decided not to speak out.
"I don't feel up to explaining to half the country why I said the way I did. There are many issues worth raising. I would like to do it, but then I would create an environment for myself that would not allow me to fully concentrate on tennis, and let's remember that I am, above all, an athlete, a tennis player."
The Pole reminds that first and foremost, she is a tennis player and an athlete, not a politician, and that's why she chose this approach.
"This is what I know, this is what I do, this is what I try to contribute to the world, because this is what I am good at. By becoming an attorney for one of the parties, I would be putting too much on my shoulders. And I feel like I try to do a lot on social issues anyway."
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