Psychologist feels Iga Swiatek is setting example with mental health focus
Psychologist Daria Abramowicz travels with Swiatek as a key part of her support team.
Psychologist Daria Abramowicz travels with Swiatek as a key part of her support team.
Earlier in the day Iga Swiatek claimed a fifth straight title to extend her winning streak to 28 matches.
Swiatek made it 28 victories in a row with a 6-2 6-2 success at the Foro Italico.
The Serbian will play Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final.
The Spaniard said the pain was ‘crazy’.
The defending champion trailed 3-0 but fought back to win 6-4 6-1 against Victoria Azarenka at the Foro Italico.
Rafael Nadal was beaten by Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz at the Madrid Open last week.
Raducanu raced to a 6-2 6-1 victory in Madrid to continue her fine start to her first clay-court season.
Adam Peaty had a close shave.
The 19-year-old continues her clay-court baptism in Madrid this week
The 20-year-old Pole had claimed a fourth consecutive title at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
The US Open champion hired the experienced German after splitting from Andrew Richardson last year.
The world number one won 6-2 6-2 to add to her titles in Doha, Indian Wells and Miami.
The world number one beat the Briton in straight sets in Stuttgart.
The 19-year-old defeated Tamara Korpatsch 6-0 2-6 6-1 in the second round at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.