There are few benefits to losing in the semi-finals of a Grand Slam but when Iga Swiatek had her fingers prised off the French Open trophy, it had one unexpected benefit -- it lifted the pressure off her shoulders heading into Wimbledon.

Iga Swiatek took a moment during her post-Wimbledon final press conference to send a message to the Polish media as the new six-time Grand Slam champion slammed the treatment she received in the last couple of months and called for more respect going forward.

Few would have predicted Iga Swiatek's best Grand Slam result so far this season would come at Wimbledon - including herself.

Iga Swiatek bulldozed her way to a maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday to take her Grand Slam tally to six and although the Pole preferred not to rank her wins, she said her latest one felt a little more special than the others.