The modern greats including Swiatek’s idol Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have all continued to compete at the top table well into their late 30s, and even in to their 40s.
Swiatek is relaxed about a prolonged pursuit of majors at the peak of the sport.
“Those players are so impressive. I think modern preparations, what athletes are better at these days in practice, mental preparation, I so think it is going to be possible to for us to play longer and longer,” suggested the Pole.
“Sometimes I have the feeling, ‘Oh my god, I’m going to play until I’m 28 and then I’m gonna be done, but sometimes I’m like ‘I love tennis, I’m going to play until I die.’
“I don’t have any plans yet, I don’t think it makes sense to plan that.
“I saw some of the Legends tournament here and I thought ‘will I even have the energy to come back to play that or not?. You never know!”
Away from the talk of champions and legacy, the self-described introvert wants to head home to Warsaw to recharge, to spend time with her nearest and dearest, to truly appreciate her awesome achievement.
“For sure take some time to be proud of myself,” said Swiatek. “I just want to do normal stuff, clean up the house, stuff I don’t have to think about, I don’t have to worry.
“I’ve been in hotels for so long, I want to get myself breakfast, have a home routine, see my family.”