What music do you use to get pumped up?
In her post-match interview, following her victory in the Wimbledon semi-final, Iga Swiatek spoke about how she walks on the court with headphones in.When asked what she's listening to, she said it was rock music like AC/DC, Guns n' Roses and Led Zeppelin.She added that most of the time she loves pop and jazz but uses rock to help her mentally prepare.
Writing in the Independent newspaper about her favourite music, England captain Leah Williamson spoke of her love of country songs but said that before a big match, when she needs to get pumped and ready, she turns to dance music.But for Wales star Josie Green, the opposite was true - she told Newsround she likes to calm herself down pre-match with "zen, chill music".So what about you - what music do you use to get yourself in the right mood?
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