Exclusive: Boris Becker predicts double-digit slam wins for Iga Swiatek after French Open triumph

Iga Swiatek can reach double-digit Grand Slam titles if she stays motivated, Boris Becker has told Eurosport. At the 2023 French Open, the 22-year-old reached the final without dropping a set. And on Sunday, she went on to win her third Roland Garros, defeating Karolina Muchova in three sets in the final.

Ad The Pole now has four Grand Slams to her name, after also winning the 2022 US Open. TennisSwiatek says Nadal's tenacity 'inspired' her success17 HOURS AGO «She is only 22 years old, and she still has her whole athletic life ahead of her,» said Becker, exclusively to Eurosport. «So I see no reason why she can't win ten or 15 Grand Slam titles if she stays motivated.

»That's always the big question, especially when you have success at such a young age. Do you still feel like repeating yourself in five years or do you have to keep reinventing yourself? «But from the way she plays, her attitude, her fitness, I don't see any reason why she shouldn't reach double-digit Grand Slam wins.» Becker also added that Swiatek will need other players on the Tour to maintain high levels in order for the Pole to remain as competitive as possible. «The question is the rivalry; the women need it as much as the men,» Becker continued.

«For Djokovic, [Rafael] Nadal and [Roger] Federer were important, and for Swiatek, it will be important that [Aryna] Sabalenka continues to improve, that Muchova continues to play well, Ons Jabeur, I also want to mention here, Coco Gauff, I would also like to see in the final again. »For me, these are the best women, and when there is healthy competition, then the players really enjoy it. They are all competitors, they want to measure themselves against each other, and that is also a good sign for Swiatek."