When the vocal hook of Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name” jumps out of silence, and listeners are ambushed by Richie Sambora’s signature lead guitar, you might think you’ve been transported to the 1986 Slippery When Wet tour. But you aren’t at a night club in New Jersey. You’re in World No. 3 Iga Świątek’s pre-match playlist as she steps through the tunnel at the All England Club to defend her major title at Wimbledon.
The 25-year-old phenomenon and six-time major champion, isn’t exactly known as a rock-n-roll kind of player. If Świątek is laying down a vibe, it’s less Novak Djokovic’s expressiveness and more Roger Federer’s stoicism. She’s quiet on the court, locked-in and reserved. But among the top player rankings in the world, Świątek has been a mainstay since 2022 when she first reached World No. 1.
