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Iga Swiatek, a World No. 1, Gets Comfortable Using Her Clout

“It’s a new position that I’m in, and I’m trying to use it the best way possible,” Swiatek said. She announced an exhibition match to help raise money for young Ukrainians.

Iga Swiatek is ranked No. 1 and on a 37-match winning streak.Credit...Adam Stoltman for The New York Times

WIMBLEDON, England — Iga Swiatek, cap still pulled low after her latest victory, was sitting in a players café perched high above the All England Club and the grass she is still learning to love.

From her table on Thursday evening, there was a sweeping, soothing vista of privileged people enjoying their privileges, but Swiatek’s focus was elsewhere.