Rising star of women's tennis, Iga Swiatek seduces with her talent, freshness and personality.
The 20-year-old Polish woman, who burst the screen in October 2020 by winning the Roland Garros tournament when no one had bet on her, has just proven that she is also a generous athlete.
Qualified for the round of 16 of the Indian Wells tournament, the native of Warsaw donated her winnings, or $ 50,000, to an association in order to shed light on World Mental Health Day (October 10). The wonder of Polish tennis (4th player in the world) explained at length about this gesture in a message on social networks.
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I thought it would be good to share some thoughts on mental health at #WorldMentalHealthDay.
It is important to raise awareness in terms of seeking help and support if we need it.
It is a sign of strength and wisdom, not of weakness.
As
@ m_phelps00
wrote today: "" It's OK not to be OK "
", referring to Michael Phelps, very involved in the protection of mentally fragile athletes, the 23 Olympic-title swimmer having himself suffered from chronic depression during his career.
Her subscribers will choose with her the association
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I would like to dedicate today's victory to all the people who are not doing well.
And also help to help them, if only a little for now.
I will donate $ 50,000 of my prize money for the 3rd round in Indian Wells to a non-profit organization providing mental health support,
”added the champion who offered her subscribers to choose the organization with her. charity that will benefit from this donation.
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