Two Different Ways to Handle Stress in Tennis

網球界處理壓力的兩種不同方式

Jun 27, 2026, 07:06

Introduction

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek are top tennis players. They have very different ways to manage their feelings before Wimbledon.

Aryna Sabalenka 和 Iga Świątek 都是頂尖網球選手。她們在溫布頓賽前管理情緒的方式截然不同。

Main Body

Aryna Sabalenka often shows strong emotions. She sometimes breaks her rackets or shouts. At the French Open, she played badly because of the rain. She felt very sad and said she wanted to stop playing tennis. Later, she became friends with Coco Gauff again.

Aryna Sabalenka 經常表現出強烈的情緒。她有時會摔球拍或大聲叫喊。在法國公開賽中，她因為下雨而表現不佳。她感到非常悲傷，並表示想要停止打網球。隨後，她與 Coco Gauff 重新恢復了友誼。

Iga Świątek works with a mental coach named Daria Abramowicz. They started working together in 2019. This help makes Iga feel safe and strong. Iga says this support is very important for her.

Iga Świątek 與一位名叫 Daria Abramowicz 的心理教練合作。她們於 2019 年開始合作。這種幫助讓 Iga 感到安全且強大。Iga 表示這種支持對她而言非常重要。

In 2024, Iga had a big problem with a banned medicine. She felt very stressed and sad. Her coach helped her during this difficult time. Iga believes she needs this help to handle her fame.

2024 年，Iga 遇到了關於禁用藥物的一個大問題。她感到壓力很大且十分悲傷。在這次困難的時期，她的教練幫助了她。Iga 相信她需要這種幫助來應對她的名聲。

Conclusion

Sabalenka lets her emotions out to play well. Świątek uses a professional plan to stay calm.

Sabalenka 釋放情緒以發揮良好表現。Świątek 則採用專業計劃來保持冷靜。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The "Feeling" Words

Look at how we describe emotions in the text. To reach A2, you need to connect a person to a feeling using the word felt or is.

Pattern: Person $\rightarrow$ Emotion

She felt very sad.
She felt very stressed.
This help makes Iga feel safe.

🛠️ Words for 'Frequency' (How often?)

Notice the word often and sometimes. These are key for A2 learners to describe habits.

Often $\rightarrow$ many times (Example: Sabalenka often shows strong emotions).
Sometimes $\rightarrow$ some of the time (Example: She sometimes breaks her rackets).

🧩 Word Pairs (Who + Who)

In English, we use with to show a connection between two people:

Friends $\rightarrow$ with $\rightarrow$ Coco Gauff
Works $\rightarrow$ with $\rightarrow$ a mental coach

Vocabulary Learning

manage (v.)

To control something or deal with a situation

Example:I need to manage my time better to finish my homework.

emotions (n.)

Strong feelings like love, anger, or sadness

Example:It is important to talk about your emotions.

mental (adj.)

Related to the mind

Example:Reading books is a great mental exercise.

support (n.)

Help and encouragement given to someone

Example:My family gave me a lot of support during the exam.

banned (adj.)

Not allowed by a law or a rule

Example:Smoking is banned inside the school.

fame (n.)

The state of being known by many people

Example:The singer has a lot of fame and money.

professional (adj.)

Doing something as a job with high skill

Example:She uses a professional camera to take photos.

Practice A2 words in a crossword→