Return To Show Concern, Swiatek Contributes Agel Open Prizes For Mental Health Foundations

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JAKARTA - Polish women's tennis player Iga Swiatek has again shown concern for mental health problems by donating a prize money from the Agel Open 2022 tournament to nonprofit foundations in his country.

The WTA version of world number one previously also spent a gift from WTA Masters Indian Wells last year, giving it to a mental health charity that coincided with World Mental Health Day on October 10.

"I want to spread awareness and tell people that they can use help if they need it or help others if they have resources. I'm quite happy using my position like that," said Swiatek, quoted from Antara, Tuesday.

Swiatek, who was a finalist at the Agel Open, said that he first got an understanding of mental health when he communicated with sports psychologist Daria Abramowicz since the brilliant inaugural Grand Slam victory at Roland Garros 2020.

Since then, the 21-year-old has committed to playing an active role in eradicating mental health problems in the world.

Although Swiatek has not announced what charity will receive his contribution and did not mention the nominal amount of the prize to be donated, he said he had some revolutionary thoughts.

"I really want to play well in order to get a large amount of money to donate. I'm quite happy to be doing that," said Swiatek.

Not only encouraging yourself, Swiatek also invites fans and tennis lovers to contribute to mental health even in small amounts, as he wrote through his social media accounts.

"I encourage everyone to donate even in small amounts to one of the charities, because together we can make a difference," wrote Swiatek.