Iga Swiatek nominated for UN Women award for engaging in social activities with children and mental health
Iga Swiatek, who has been involved in several humanitarian causes over the course of her nascent career, has been nominated for the Rise and Raise Others award constituted by UN Women.
@creative_name00 I’ll take that over espys https://t.co/hbvN5nJrq8
The three-time Grand Slam champion donated her prize money in support of World Mental Health Day last year and also to Polish non-profit organizations after finishing as the runner-up in Ostrava recently.
During her on-court interview after the Ostrava final, Swiatek stated that she wished to use her position to spread mental health awareness.
"I really wanted to play well here to have a big amount of money to donate and I'm pretty happy that I could do that," the Pole stated. "I really want to spread awareness and let people know that they can use the help if they need it, or help others if they have resources. I'm pretty happy to use my position that way."
Pledging to donate her prize money to Polish non-profit organizations ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay tomorrow 🧠
@iga_swiatek continuing to be an inspiration on and off the court 💜
#OstravaOpen https://t.co/oUc2HAPhZd
The 21-year-old has also auctioned her winning racquet on more than one occasion to fund equipment for pediatric hospitals.
I've decided to support WOŚP, one of the biggest charities in Poland helping in the area of children's health care. You can join us by donation or take part in a charity auction of my racket from @InteBNLdItalia and a tennis practice with me in 2022 
bit.ly/IgaWOSP
♥️ I've decided to support WOŚP, one of the biggest charities in Poland helping in the area of children's health care. You can join us by donation or take part in a charity auction of my racket from @InteBNLdItalia and a tennis practice with me in 2022 ➡️ bit.ly/IgaWOSP https://t.co/bBnCp1Dyvz
Swiatek also brought together the likes of Agnieszka Radwanska and Elina Svitolina, along with former footballer Andriy Shevchenko, to organize a charity tennis event in Krakow with a view to raising funds for kids affected by the war in Ukraine.
"For months I have been working with my team on a charity initiative for Ukraine to support those who suffer because of the war. There will also be a special guest representing Ukraine — former (Ukraine) football player Andriy Shevchenko,” she announced on social media.
Od miesięcy pracowałam z moim zespołem nad inicjatywą pomocową dla Ukrainy, aby realnie wesprzeć tych, którzy cierpią z powodu wojny. 
🇺🇦 Od miesięcy pracowałam z moim zespołem nad inicjatywą pomocową dla Ukrainy, aby realnie wesprzeć tych, którzy cierpią z powodu wojny.
🇺🇦 For months I have been working with my team on a charity initiative for Ukraine to support those who suffer because of the war...
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Iga Swiatek's phenomenal 2022 season
Iga Swiatek has enjoyed phenomenal success this season, beginning with WTA 1000 triumphs at Doha and Indian Wells followed by another at Miami.
The Pole went on to triumph in Stuttgart, Rome and at the French Open as part of a 37-match winning streak that ended at Wimbledon following a third-round loss to Alize Cornet.
A US Open triumph ensured that Swiatek cemented her position as the World No. 1 with a lead in excess of 5,000 points over second-ranked Ons Jabeur.
Barbora Krejcikova ended Swiatek's 10-match winning streak in finals after managing to get past the Pole in Ostrava last week.
Zheng Qinwen, in as a lucky loser, advances to the second round after Garbiñe Muguruza is forced to retire down 5-0 in San Diego.
Zheng will face No.1 Iga Swiatek on Thursday.
After losing a final for the first time in three years, Swiatek will begin her campaign at the San Diego Open when she takes on Zheng Qinwen on Thursday.