LONDON : Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek is the red hot favourite to win the Wimbledon title but admits that grasscourt tennis is something she is still trying to figure out.
Those were on hard courts and clay and the switch to the All England Club lawns will be a stern challenge. "But I'm just trying to stay open-minded and kind of take positives from the situation and realise that I can play without any expectations." With Australian Ash Barty having quit the sport, that honour has been given to Swiatek and few could begrudge her.
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