Iga Swiatek just smashed her way to victory at the WTA Finals, and the tennis world is buzzing with congratulations! She totally aced the year-end championships, taking down Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-0 in the final without dropping a single set throughout the tournament in Cancun. She dominated against tough opponents like Marketa Vondrousova, Coco Gauff, Ons Jabeur, and Aryna Sabalenka. And let me tell you, the tennis community is showering her with praise!
Victoria Azarenka was quick to send her congrats to @iga_swiatek, saying, “Congratulations to @iga_swiatek for winning wta finals title! Great job.” Even Ben Shelton hopped on Instagram to join the celebration, commenting on Iga’s victory pic with her team.
The legendary Billie Jean King also had some kind words for Swiatek, praising her for clinching the #WTAFinals champion title and racking up her 17th career singles title and 6th this season. And it’s not just the pros showing love—Swiatek’s fellow Poles, like Hubert Hurkacz, Magdalena Frech, and Magda Linette, are all cheering her on!
After her big win, Swiatek opened up about the pressure of aiming for the World No. 1 ranking. She admitted that it did get to her a bit, but once she stepped onto the court, it was all about the game. She said, “I learned my lesson and this time I didn’t want (the No.1 ranking) to have an impact on me. It did a little bit, it’s hard not to think about stuff like that, but actually, when I went on court, I knew that I had to focus on different things. And actually, the conditions here that were kind of tricky, also helped me to just focus on my footwork, my shots, and that just kept me busy from thinking about all of that,” as quoted by WTA.
But wait, there’s more! Swiatek’s victory in Cancun also means she’s back on top as the World No. 1, reclaiming the spot she lost to Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open. This marks her second year-end finish as the World No. 1, making her the 11th woman to achieve this feat. And let’s not forget her incredible 2023 season—she’s won 68 out of 79 matches and snagged six titles, including back-to-back wins at the French Open, the Qatar Open, and the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Plus, she nailed the China Open and the Warsaw Open, and now the WTA Finals victory is the cherry on top of her amazing season!