Iga Swiatek is on fire! 🔥 The Polish superstar just clinched her third Italian Open title by defeating Belarusian powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka in an electrifying final in Rome! 🎾🇮🇹
Swiatek dominated the match with a 6-2, 6-3 victory, wrapping it up in under 90 minutes. With this win, she becomes only the third player to secure titles in both Madrid and Rome in the same season, joining legends like Dinara Safina and Serena Williams! 🌟
\"I kind of knew that if I'm going to work hard and if I'm going to be in the right mindset, this is achievable,\" Swiatek said after her triumphant performance. \"I'm happy I was so focused and disciplined throughout the tournament to do that.\" 💪
Sabalenka, the world No.2, put up a fierce fight but couldn't overcome Swiatek's relentless game. Despite forcing five break points and hitting 11 winners in the second set, Sabalenka couldn't convert her opportunities. Swiatek held her nerve and showcased why she's the world No.1! 🏆
This win boosts Swiatek's total career titles to 21 and solidifies her position as a favorite heading into the French Open, where she's won three of her four Grand Slams. Can anyone stop her? 🤔
Sabalenka remained spirited despite the loss, saying, \"Congrats on an incredible two weeks in Rome. I hope we make it to the final at Roland Garros and I'm going to beat you there! Just kidding, but I want to do better than today.\" 😅
The rivalry between Swiatek and Sabalenka is heating up, and we can't wait to see what's next at Roland Garros! Stay tuned, tennis fans! 🎾🔥
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
